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I am suffering from strain or pinched nerve around my shoulder and neck region. One week back, I was lifting little bit of weight in gym and sprained my shoulder. It was not severe so I ignored it and kept on exercising for few more days. After another shoulder exercise session, it has become more painful. The pain is not severe but I feel uncomfor

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Rest, analgesics, physiotherapy and maintain proper sleeping posture and sitting posture, avoid lifting weights, continuous forward bending neck activities and follow up with isometric exercises. ...  Read More

I got a really bad muscle strain in my neck and shoulder 3 days back, after waking up in the morning. I had tolpa D tablet 1 night and tried ice packs and rest of the time I tried hot water bags and pain balms. It got better now as pain is less but still it's not going completely. It keeps shifting from center of neck to left or right shoulder. Ple

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I think it may be due to poor posture or doing exercises in wrong way.? So please keep your posture correct always during work and using mobile phones or sleeping. Do some isometric exercises of neck. ...  Read More

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I workout regularly and a couple of weeks ago faced this problem to let it get better I rested, it appears to be fine now normally but when I start to workout again I feel the strain and cannot continue.

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Hi, There may be tear in some muscle fibre. Consult a good physiotherapist nearby you. There are multiple treatment options available for this. ...  Read More

Unable to move my neck and hands. Was unable to sleep while night and had a severe pain. Took pain killers and applied volini. But still the pain persist.please help.

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Please avoid all types of jerky movements Do hot water formantation at back of neck and shoulders Keep your posture correct always during work Do some isometric exercises of neck Take a soft and t ...  Read More

Upper back and shoulder pain since last 5 days, my physiotherapist says it is due to neck strain and might take a week and some 5-6 sessions.

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Yes it may be associated with tightness or weaknesses of some muscle followed by repeated strain injuries so you need to check your problems with Physio take corrective measure to prevent further epis ...  Read More

I am facing neck strain problem from last two days .Plz let me know if you have any solution. Thanks,

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Do x ray cervical spine, feel free to consult further. ...  Read More

I having cervical problem and sleep problem. Back pain include muscle strain, muscle spasm, and strained ligaments. Even while sleeping and watching mobile or Tv continuously even for an Hr getting strained in neck, shoulders and back and waist. I can't sleep on stomach side even for an half hr. So I always sleep on back or side. However, when I t

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Most probably musculoskeletal pain. Will need proper medications on prescription dont worry. Cn consult me privately ...  Read More

When I move my shoulders, I feel strain and stiffness all the time. Cannot move them comfortably. It's been there for more then a year. While they are resting , there is no pain and strain.

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Hi.. Gm.. Seems like ur shoulder muscles became weak due to some reason n hence is the discomfort ...  Read More

I have been having strain on my neck at back side just below the head. Have put on violini still not being recovered. Because of this strain I'm also getting headaches.

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U have got muscle spasm due to weak spinal disc. Take myospaz Forte twice a day ...  Read More

I have a neck strain since last night. To me it seems like a muscle pull and wanted to consult on how to best make it go away.

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Hi It may be due to over strain on the neck muscles. Put some cold compress to the region. Don't try to get hard massage to neck, as it may aggravate the condition. If problem persists, consult ...  Read More

I got a muscle strain last Friday now it's a week and after taking zerodol and spray and hot water treatment it's still paining after I wake up

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Based on your description, it is difficult to confirm that this is only a simple muscle strain. While mild muscle strains usually improve within 2–6 weeks with rest, medications, and gradual rehabilit ...  Read More

28-year-old male with right shoulder pain after a forceful volleyball serve 1.5 months ago. Symptoms initially improved after I stopped playing sports but flared up again 7–8 days ago. Orthopedic examination diagnosed rotator cuff strain with a positive impingement test. Current symptoms include burning/crawling sensation around the right sho

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Given the history and examination looks like you need an MRI for further evaluation … generally tingling or burning sensation is uncommon with rotator cuff injuries… ...  Read More

I have been experiencing shoulder/neck pain since a couple of months frequently. I tried sleeping straight just in case it was because of wrong posture but it didn't help. Also, I could experience it sometimes in right shoulder and back , and sometimes on the left one (mostly in this one).

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Please consult physiotherapist for detailed assessment and treatment! You need physiotherapy treatment to examine the reasons of pain and to relieve it ...  Read More

Constant pain in left neck, shoulder, arms and fist and also legs.. why is this happening .. this goes away for sometime after massaging with pain relief oil but comes back again

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Since how many days is the pain there ? Is there associated back pain? Is the pain like radiating from neck to left hand ? Does the pain appears when moving the neck from side to side and up and down? ...  Read More

Since last Wednesday, after I woke up, I got this pain in my neck throughout my right shoulder while moving. For the past 2 days, that pain has been excruciating, especially, right after I wake up. This morning mobility on my right side was minimal coz I had so much pain. And now I feel pain even if I'm sitting stationary.

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Tablet Zix mr Powergesic gel Hot water bag massage ...  Read More

I have pain in my neck and shoulder area only and the pain is unbearable so which painkiller should i take?

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Recommend ultrasonic therapy with excercise ...  Read More

By end of the day I get neck and shoulder pain , some times head ace too. I work on laptop. Sudden moment of head from side to side some time causes dizziness. On standing I feel as if I am moving as if head is swinging. Heat water pad reduces the pain. Shoulder becomes stiff. Prolong bending my neck doing some work increases it

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I think this is postural problem..first correct posture and consult me via practo..thanks ...  Read More

I am having mild to moderate neck pain since last 2 years I have been doing isometric and stretching exercises as well. When I take rest I get okay . whenever I work which includes minor neck bending or use mobile phone I feel muscle strain in my neck ,upper back and Shoulder area. Sometimes i feel pain in my right arm as well.

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Need further history like radiation of pain, numbness, tingling. ...  Read More

I am suffering upper neck and shoulder pain from 5 years due to this don't get proper sleep and low concentrate,and digestive and low sexual desires issues

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This can be resolve with manual therapy and required nutritional supplement followed by progressive resistance exercises. Hole process may take 3 to 6 month 1 month manual therapy After that exercis ...  Read More

I have a shoulder pain from past 20 days, I can't rotate my neck and can't lift hand fully. I felt it happened due to sitting infront of laptop and reduced dumble exercise. Kindly advise me what step u should take.

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Posture care is v important. Specially while working out, and using laptops. Please consult online for proper posture , strengthening exercises for upper limbs ...  Read More

Hello doctors I have so much pain and stifness in my neck and upper shoulder every second day also , whenever i touch my shoulder (little below from shoulder) its pain like death . I have attached a photograph could you tell me is there a case of uneven shoulder? Or what to do for pain relief as it causes headaches , nausea, neck pain and stifn

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Yes uneven shoulders. Ice massage at affected neck shoulder level for pain relief. Apply volini twice a day ...  Read More

I'm feeling heavy head and been little bit dizzy as am moving spinning and my neck musle are totally stiff and strain it's been since 25 days I'm feeling I have been to neuro and he told me it's migraine or possibly due to that musle strain I'm on betavert but still little but of dizzy Ness is there and heavy feeling in head

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Neck muscle stiffness can produce similar symptoms, But it is necessary for Neurologist to examine patient in person for correct opinion Do you have any Comobidiets such as htn, thyroid and diabetes? ...  Read More

I am suffering from pain in neck and around the shoulder area from last 7 months after c-section delivery

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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I have lipoma developed since last 3 years on my shoulder & back of neck. Is there any treatment or permanent cure for it?

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No medical treatment except excision mam. A very little procedure with local anesthesia u will be back home in three hours. Few medicines for non infection r prescribed. Stich removal on seven days. N ...  Read More

My neck is paining severely and my shoulders too, unable to sit up straight and even pains when in am trying to sleep and its going on for a week!

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Neck muscle spasm Tablet Nucoxia mr Panto Powergesic gel. Vitamin d supplement Avoid use of pillow ...  Read More

I have pain in neck and shoulder also sometimes back ache .It is on left side.I am not sure which doctor I need to consult,can you suggest.Also I can see it is passing to head

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Most likely it's cervical spondylitis. Consult a Neurologist ...  Read More

1 year ago fall down in bathroom FOOSH Injuries . Orthopedic doctor said no facture in hand gave some medicine and told consult with neurology. Still shoulder and neck nerve pain .how to cure ?

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Please give a proper history, as the symptoms you explained are vague. I will suggest you to visit a Neurosurgeon near you, get yourself examined thoroughly. You will need an MRI cervical spine. ...  Read More

Having Shoulder Neck pain since Feb 2024. MRI is done and report is attached. Want to know is there anything serious! And is there any treatment of this pain?

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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You ...  Read More

I have been dealing with neck and shoulder pain since last night if I tap my neck or press it with my finger it hurts more and I'm not able to stand up straight as my neck hurts the most can I take ultracet or zerodol tablet

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Nothing to worry ...  Read More

Hello sir, I have been suffering from pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulder for the last 3 months. It makes me very uncomfortable. Sometimes it goes to the shoulder. I have attached the XRay please have a look and suggest the condition to me.

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Yes there is stiffness visible at neck even in your xray. ...  Read More

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