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Pain in Back Neck(Semispinalis capitis)
I am having pain in the back of my neck on the right side. The pain is however mild and radiates from centre of neck to the posterior right ear. Due to this pain sometimes it also causes mild throbbing headache. The spot is also painful to touch.
I would like to our point out that I sleep with multiple pillows and also use electronic gadgets for my work most of the time. Is it necessary to go for a consultation or should I try some stretching exercises and posture correction?
Any suggestions for easing this will be helpful.
Thank you
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
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This is a very common painful area with people who have desk jobs. Tuck chin in and bend head forward to stretch that area.
Please consult me online to guide you with right exercises
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Avoid pillow till relief and start physiotherapy treatment for you
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Firstly work on your posture,avoid forward bending of neck .
This problem occurs due to work continuesly in poor posture , because of which muscles get overused and go in spasm.
So if you work in posture correction it really helps.
2- just go for contrast bath for pain relief
3- work on your trapezius and SCM muscles.
For proper exercise you can consult online.
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Please consultant good orthopedic surgeon, these symptoms are like cervical muscle spasm and stress.
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Take hot water fermentation 3,4 times in a day. Use ergonomic table and chair .
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Consultant good physiotherapist for cervical spasm and Consultant good Occupational Therapist for ergonomic.
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Miantain proper posture while on work / study.
Hot oack twice a day will be helpfull to reduce pain.
Electrotherapy for 10 days might be needed for this proper diagnosis is needed.
Consult in person for diagnosis and treatment at any nearest physiotherapist centre.
Avoid neck bend forward/back, side facing and pillows that are hard.
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Firstly u need to cut off provoking events which might strain the source worsen
1. Avoid pillows
2. While using gadgets bring them parallel to eye level, don’t compromise ur neck for their positiom
3. Trapezius and neck extensor stretching
4. SCM stretching
5. Icepacks -15 mins / 3 times
5. Chin tucks - obvious with ur forward chin posture
Will relieve your symptoms
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To consult with physiotherapist for tailored exercise and modifications
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sometimes postural issues could be multifaceted. Yes so sleeping position with minimal pillow for side lying and no pillow for lying on the back could help.
Posture correction is important too.
Hands on manual therapy would be good, but with the current circumstances online consultation could be tried.
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