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Pain in neck and shoulder(both sides)
I am 20 year old female. I had a sudden onset of pain in my neck and shoulder on both sides after working out(which I started recently) since the last 2 months. I consulted an orthopedic doctor but that did not buy me any relief. Finally got an mri of the entire spine. Everything is normal. Doctor suggested to get physiotherapy. Physiotherapist did neck adjustment The pain decreased slightly, but still exists. I don't feel the pain when I m sitting still or sleeping. But after bending for 5-10 minutes while reading , my neck gets stiff . What shall I do? I do hot fomentation and some exercises suggested by pt.
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Matrix rhythm therapy will give you better relief
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Take a few more sessions of Physiotherapy.
Get a detailed assessment from the physiotherapist.
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Isometric and Isotonic Neck exercises.
Use of Electrotherapy modalities can provide some more relief.
Avoid excessive neck movements.
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You need to do neck stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance which you can check with your current exercises.
You should take few more Physiotherapy session.
You should modify your reading by raising your book height to your eyesight level to avoid neck bending.
Avoid using high pillow.
Avoid prolonged neck bending activities.
Avoid lying on your stomach instead you can lie on your sides or back.
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If the pain persists or aggrevates you can fix the video call for further evaluation and treatment.
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Take few session of physiotherapy
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First of all you need a neck collar
Apply a neck collar type hard, and keep doing
Hot water fermentation twice a day
And go for the Physiotherapy sessions with an expert Physiotherapist.
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pain is radiating till the shoulder means you need more Physiotherapy treatment.or call me for the detail treatment sessions,I will advice you medicine after seeing your MRI report.
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avoid double pillow
avoid bending the neck
avoid reading while you are in a sitting position.
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
You can apply an ice pack for 7 minutes thrice a day along with a set of graded progressive exercises to get this issue sorted.
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You can consult us online on the Practo app to get a customized tailor made exercise routine for your condition.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
There are many possibilities of pain need to do proper assessment for the same.it can be due to nerve compression, postural issue, muscle weakness and strain.or using high pillow during sleeping.
Use pain relieving gel like volini gel or diclofenac gel.
Use ice pack three times a day 10 min-15min or hot water bag.
Start doing neck isometric exercises.
Shoulder strengthening exercises.
Neck streching.
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avoid lifting heavy weight
avoid forward posture.
avoid using high pillow during sleeping.
avoid using gadgets for long time.
use pillow under your back and neck while working on laptop.
take a break inbetween your work and do stretching exercises.
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for more details information please consult online with physiotherapist on practo app.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need mobilization into bending movement. Look for clinics that use Mulligan technique of mobilization. They also give you self guided exercises.
Also mid cervical mobilization into bending would help
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see a manual therapist.
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sometimes other factors such as Vit D and B12 levels could be low. these could give generalised aches.
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Dr. Sumansh Sivalanka (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Sounds like a slight tear of the outer layer of the disc, easily missed out on routine MRI scan. It's called an annular tear. Do you have morning stiffness too? Or feeling of being stuck in a bent position?
Rest, anti inflammatory medication and guided rehab will help you.. it takes about 3 weeks for this to settle . You can ideally start rehab after 7-10 days of active rest.
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consult for further assistance.. take a break from your work out... bed rest and immobilization is not required.
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immobilzation is of limited use if there are no neurological symptoms or dizziness.
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