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Neck and upper back pain
It's been a year now that I am suffering from upper back pain coming to the neck.
Have gone for physiotherapy and MRI as and had taken multiple medicines as well.
But the pain is increasing day by day.
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Dr. Anish L
Neurologist
7 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Your scan is near normal. Some people are sensitive to age related changes in spine. Rather than getting stuck in the loop of medications try life style changes, including adapting proper neck posture while sitting reading etc. Always be aware of neck posture during any activity. Avoid weight lifting, avoid lying in the couch with hands supporting the head. Physio therapy and neck strengthening exercises will help.
Next Steps
If all these fail consult neurologist for medications. but kindly remember that medicines just provide symptomatic relief and are not curative.
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30 minutes cardio exercises daily desensitises these symptoms. avoid obesity.
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