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Neck and shoulder pain
My neck attacked by pain while sleeping in the night 06 days before, on third day the pain attacks my right shoulder in it is still and going on into my right arm. since yesterday, I feel little dumbness in my thumb of right hand. Can you kindly suggest
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Hot fomentation x twice daily.
Neck Exercises.
Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
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Consult a qualified physiotherapist in your area. Take physiotherapy treatment for a week.
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Support your neck while sleeping/sitting. Use soft cervical pillow.
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Avoid weight lifting
Prolonged forward bending of neck
Take Rest
Posture correction
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Dear Sir,
I can understand your concern. The origin of your pain could be from your cervical spine or your shoulder. A detailed clinical examination by an Orthopaedic Shoulder Specialist is recommended.
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Kindly visit this website. There are some short videos which will help you understand your shoulder better. Best regards.
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Ur symptoms say it could b due to cervical spondylosis or some nerve impingement in the nerve region due to muscle spasm!
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You should immediately visit nearby physiotherapist and have proper examination of muscle and nerve, then take physiotherapy sessions, u will be normal then within 2 3 days
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Dr. Vishal Kurane (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hi I think your sleeping posture is not correct and don't use pillow in night use towel roll and do hot water fermentation..
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