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Stiff Neck and severe neck pain
Sir, i have stiff neck and severe pain on right side of the neck from past 3 years. I consulted a Orthopedic and neuro surgen, done MRI scanning and x-ray. There is no problem in the reports. There is no use with the medication. I am not able to understand why i am having neck pain and stiffness. Can't turn the head. At present i am using muscle relaxtant Movexx-sp, its giving some relief. Please suggest me whom should i consult.
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Don't worry.
Physiotherapy treatment and strength exercises of neck will help you.
Posture corrections must
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Hello sir,
At your age with said symptoms you most probably would be suffering from facetal joint arthritis that can't be well detected in MRI and x-rays. It's a long process of treatment for this problem. You need thorough clinical examination as a diagnosis can be made only after all that. Please meet a nearby Orthopaedic surgeon and find help.
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by then do neck strengthening exercises, use hot water bag for neck pain, if pain is severe use Tab Etoshine MR BD for 3 days.
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Avoid pillow and use towel roll under the neck.
Avoid looking straight or working on laptop for long. Hope you get well soon, we're all with you.
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Dr. Vivek Nikumbha
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, stiff neck is maybe because of muscular spasm it in unlikely to have spasm for such a longer period ( 3years) it maybe secondary to your unusual sleeping habits or lifestyle.
Avoid thick pillow, avoid jerky movements,
U can start shock wave diathermy for a week followed by physiotherapy stretching exercises,
Hot fomentation and Apply volini or similar ointment.
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