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Neck not Moving
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Suddenly while doing some movement my neck became blocked. Left side movement of neck is blocked.
Seems like a pipe or nerve stretch from behind head till end of neck
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It does happen due to unwanted posture. Please consult online for guidance on how to free the neck region
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seems like locking of facet joint
just apply some hot towel on it, and do gentle motion within pain-free ranges and then repeat the same for 3 times and then apply ice bag or ice pack on it for 5 mins and rest in head neutal position
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Looks like the lock may be due to deep muscle tightness or facet lock .
You need to relax with proper support and reach a near by physio for release
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Take icecube directly and circulate in clock wise and anticlock wise for ten mins.
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For instant relief Just apply hot water Fomentation for 15mins
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Then do light active exercise or movement of Neck
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This could be muscle spam due to jerky movement or abnormal posture which is quite normal.
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Start applying heat pack to relax the neck muscles. After you find a bit relief go with isometric streching (10 reps for 5 seconds) of the neck in pain free region. Please avoid using pillow during sleeping for a while because it will trigger the pain due to elevated position of neck. Follow the exercises twice a day.
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Take muslce relaxant twice a day, visit nearest physiotherapist for treatment
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It seems like a muscle spasm.
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Visit a Physiotherapist for help with it.
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Doing hot pack for 12-15 minutes would help.
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This could be a muscular spasm.. You should visit a physiotherapist immediately..
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Hot packs can give some relief
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Ms. Tarunjot Kaur (PT)
Physiotherapist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Take ice cubes and rub that in the circular motion for 5-7 minutes and then take hot formentation for 10 mins.
Ask someone in the home to gently release that area by applying some oil or lotion.
Take muscle relaxant to reduce the inflammation and relax the muscle
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Look for nearby physiotherapy centre, so that they can help you to improve range of the neck or you can book online session.
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Do ice and hot atleast thrice a day.
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Ms. Sweety gupta (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
The restriction to neck movements can happen due to many reasons such as if you lifted anything heavy while working, using more pillows to sleep, sleeping in an awkward position or due to stress. Think hard and see if you have been part of any of the situation mentioned above. Once you find out the cause, if the pain and other symptoms are mild, I would advice you to start stretching, avoid strain, rest and apply moist pack to relax your neck and upper back muscles. Sleep without pillow for longer hours and do not lift anything for time being. Furthermore, if the symptoms do not subside or increase in intensity, please visit to a nearest doctor to check if there's anything else causing neck restriction.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take a medical prescription for muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory. This could be done on Practo.
Visit a physiotherapist.
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