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Neck pain and associateted dizziness..
Hiii.. FROM FEW DAYS I AM SUFFERING FROM NECK PAIN AT JOINT WHICH ALSO RADIATES TOWARDS SHOULDER BLADES ONLY AND PAIN AT BACK OF HEAD AND SKULL...ALSO DIZZINESS IS ACCOMPANIED ...AFTER THAT I USED HAET THERAPY FROM WHICH I GOT RELAX ... THIS IS HAPPENING AFTER I DO EXTREME HOUSEHOLD WORK. ..pls help me know the main reason behind this ??? I am really scared..
Also I have chronic migraine and my took MRI test of full head which came Normal...
Pls help...me
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times
Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Chiropractic treatment
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Try to do your activities where you don't have to bend or poke your neck out.
Do chin tucks every half an hour especially after chopping or household chores
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This could be cervicogenic vertigo.. Along with regular neck exercises we can prescribe specific exercises for Vertigo also.. You can available online consultation for accurate diagnosis.
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Get assessment done online
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Avoid laptop and mobile use
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Hi ..your neck pain is associated with dizziness which could be 2 problems together due to work load and bad posture your trapezius muscle got strain along with vertigo. If there is spasm try using ice pack and once pain reduces slightly start with mild neck stretches and isometric exercises.
Try to work on your Posture correction and avoid lifting heavy object and forward neck bending for long
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Please consult .
You have red flag symptoms:
Radiating pain and dizziness.
Heat will give relief for muscle spasm but not the condition
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better to consult Dr and let them examine
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don't bend and don't lift weights
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Hi, it could be vertigo or cervical spondylitis.. due to wrong posture in house hold works. As u said heat is relieving pain ,continue that n u can also apply ice 10min. And start with neck isometric exercises and shoulder blades squeezes.. that will strengthen ur neck muscles., U can call me for further info
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Make housework simple ..take breaks n proper sleep
Avoid pillow of more height .use towel folded under neck.
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As per symptoms, you have been suffering from Myofascial pain syndrome.
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Manual/Massage therapy
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Posture correction exercises
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Its seems you are suffering through two problems
1- cervicogenic headache
2-vertigo
Treat both seperately you will be alright
And instead of hot pack try to go for neck massage and cold packs
And for vertigo meet your ENT doc
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Due to work load your trapezius muscle got strain.
Do hot water fermentation for about 10-12 min twice a day.
Try to do neck and upper back stretches.
Then continue with the neck isometric exercises.
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Consult through the practo for proper exercise program.
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Try to avoid pillow for few days.
Instead roll a towel and place over the neck.
Try to take breaks between the work hours and do the neck stretches.
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Your neck pain and dizziness could be due to cervical spondylosis.
You should do neck stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
You should give hot water fomentation for 15-20 min twice a day.
You can apply Volini gel or spray to the site of pain provided you are not allergic.
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You should avoid using high pillow.
You should avoid lying on your tummy.
You should avoid prolonged neck bending activities.
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You need consult a Physician or Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment. You can consult in person or through video call.
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Ur migraine and increased household chores with wrong posture maybe a possible reason for Ur neck pain. Try using ice pack Bez ur neck pain is not chronic. After Ur pain has reduced slightly do some front of the neck muscles stretching exercises. Try to keep Ur shoulders back and low. Do some core muscles strengthening exercises which will help you with your better posture and long duration household chores.
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Do not panic, try some deep breathing exercises
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If u usually sleep on Ur back keep a pillow underneath Ur knees.
If u usually sleep on Ur sides keep a pillow in between Ur knees.
Avoid crossing Ur legs
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This can be because of strain on upper trapezius muscle due forward neck bending during work and bad posture...
hot water fomentation and posture corection exercises will work.
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consult with me online fr ur exercise plan.
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hot water fomentation
avoid forward neck bending
maintain erect posture while working
take frequent breaks during work
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This can be because of prolonged strain on neck & upper back
Continue with hot fermentation
Avoid working continuously
Avoid lifting heavy weight
Start neck exercises
Visit a Physiotherapy clinic nearby to get treatment done for a faster recovery
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Hot compression over tender area
Static neck excrise for your requirement
Neck stretching exercises as per your possible best
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maintained ergonomic posture
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walking regularly done as per your possible
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
It may be due to cervical spondylosis.
Start doing exercises for neck and shoulder.
Isometric exercises for neck everyday three times a day.
Shoulder strengthening exercises.
Trapezius stretching with hold counting 10.
It can be due to postural change.
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to avoid further problems please consult on practo app physiotherapists .
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avoid forward bending
avoid squatting
avoid cross leg sitting.
avoid more neck bending.
do not use high pillow.
do yoga if possible.
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
This is a case of cervivogenic headache that is radiating pain to the head and skull along with the upper back. This needs ice pack application along with a proper stretching program and a graded progressive exercise protocol for the rectification is this issue.
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You can consult us online on the Practo app to get a graded exercise protocol for your condition.
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https://youtu.be/tju1lqtj-e0 You can also go through these tips and tricks.
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
U had already having migraine it is the reason u get the pain at the back of neck anyhow u got some heat therapy which gave u relief acid doing household chore which involve the neck bending activity like
Mopping the floor if ur doing so and so . When the MRI is normal u need not worry just have a neck X day done if there any spondylitis changes to know . Kindly apply a pain relieving gel over the back of neck and give hot water fermentation too . Don’t use pillow while sleeping kindly fold a towel and keep it at the back of neck . Avoid lifting heavy object as of now . Gentle movement of neck up and down and to the side will be helpful for you .
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Do ice pack massages 3 times a day & can take pain killers with tablets for giddiness
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Do neck range of motion excercises slowly after 3 days do isometric neck & shoulder excercises
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Do posture correction.
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