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Neck pain when turned left/right/back
Hello doctor,
I am getting pain when I turn neck left/right/back side. I am not using pillow while sleeping. a month ago got this and it lasts for 10-16
days. Since yesterday it started again.
Day before yesterday, pain started just below the neck(back side). Now I don't feel that pain but neck pain when I move around
Please suggest what can I do
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In recent times due to over use of phones & bad neck posture neck pain is fairly common
Hot fomentation should help to releive some amount of pain
You will need some muscle relaxant to relieve you of the pain after that you can commmence physiotherapy for the same
Next Steps
See an Orthopaedic surgeon
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Hot fomentation on the neck nd upper back region
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Pain seems mechanical in nature.
If pain is not radiating in hands or legs then nothing serious.
Next Steps
Take analgesic with a muscle relaxant and locally apply spray/ gel.
Gradually start neck stretching n isometric neck exercises once pain subsided.
Hot fomenting.
Maintain proper neck posture.
If u sleep sideways you can use a pillow.
If problems persist better consult a specialist
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The pain is due to muscle spasm caused by overuse or improper posture.
Next Steps
Use a soft cervical collar.
Do not keep your neck bent forwards for long.
Restrict usage of mobile phone or laptop.
Apply warm water bags.
Apply pain relief spray.
Take Tab Flexon MR 2 times a day after food for 3 days.
Can start strengthening exercises of neck muscles once pain reduces.
Video consult with me for detailed discussion about your condition or if you have any further questions.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- neck and shoulders.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic 20mg 1 tab od x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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