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Neck pain since yesterday
I've had neck pain since yesterday, making it challenging to move my head. Sleeping has also been difficult due to the pain.
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U have muscle sprain, may be due to bad prolonged posture.
Take medicine- muscle relaxant and nsaids
Apply diclofenac gel over whole neck and nap of neck.
Warm compression for 20 min .
Next Steps
if pain last for more than 4 -5 days , get an x ray done .
get consultation to any doctor or with me.
Health Tips
avoid prolonged working in same position.
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Hi fr neck pain kindly use hot packs fr 10min n check with ur pillow n try to use thin one do this fr 2days if not go to near by physio u can do 1 week of ift n ultrasound along some neck exercises n upper back strengthening n if ur working kindly check with ur posture ur desktop level , avoid sitting on sofa , u can use cervical pillow while sleeping
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It's just a spasm use ice pack on your neck.
It will take 3-4 days .use some ointment and rub it gently .
Next Steps
go to near by physiotherapy centre
Health Tips
don't use hot pack
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Hi,
It could have happened due to improper sleeping posture.
Check your pillow, it shouldn't be bending your neck more nor extending it too much.
It has to be neutral like its when you're standing generally.
It is better to avoid pillows and just use a bedspread folded into a book size also apply ice pack gor 2 to 3 times a day 12-15min
If pain gets better meet a physiotherapist, within a week for proper assessment and treatment.
The condition could be wry neck and needs proper postural correction and neck and back strengthening.
Health Tips
Avoid doing any exercise with pain.
Rest it out well before starting any exercise
Exercise under supervision
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There is nothing to worry, its just spasm due to which the movement has been limited.
Apply diclofenac ointment and do hot compression for 15mins or can apply ice pack twice a day.
Avoid forcefull movements, maintain proper posture.
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Hey there! It seems you might have done some jerky movement or slept in improper position due to which the neck muscles have gone into spasm. Apply dfo cream or any other diclofenac cream. You may spray diclofenac spray. If you can, you may very slowly and mildly massage in top to bottom fashion linearly over the painful area of neck.
Once the pain subsides, do neck flexion, extension, side flexion to both side, rotation exercises; chin tuck exercises and for strengthening your neck muscles, which seem to be weak, do axial extension exercises of neck. Stretching of neck muscles.
For understanding how to do exercises and better diagnosis, please consult online.
Next Steps
do as advised.
Health Tips
do not do any forceful movements of neck at present in pain. use very thin soft pillow or do not use any pillow. while using pillow keep in mind to keep pillow under neck more rather than head. The neck should be supported and head should be inline with torso.
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
It may be a un proper sleep or over strain your neck muscles so u may have neck spasm kindly get a proper assessment and treatment from nearby physiotherapist
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
It might be due to spasm for ur neck muscles do hot water application for 15 mins twice a day
Maintain ur posture and Ergonomics if ur working before system if pain doesn't subside pls visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for IFT and Ultrasonic therapy-7days followed by neck mobilization exercises and isometric exercises to neck.
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
Next Steps
I need more information and to check some clinical movement.
Health Tips
Rest.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
It seems to be sprained neck. Apply ice packs n spray violini. Avoid forceful neck movements. Maintain good neck posture
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