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Numbness and tingling
I have numbness and tingling in my right arm for the past one month. I had neck traction for a week, took pain medication and carnitine, the problem persists, numbness in three fingers
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Hello friend
Numbness shows signs of nerve compression.
If you felt relief with cervical traction when you took it for a week.
Than you can continue traction for few more days followed by static neck exercises.
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Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Take frequent Breaks at work
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Hello..
Well it's sort of neuropathy only...i suggest you to consult an orthopaedician and get examined ..you need to check out if you have to continue the tablets....you may have to use cervical collar if you have pain in the neck...thank you
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