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Right side Neck and right shoulder stiffness along with a feeling off stiffness which moves around right back and right lower ribs side. I am not sure which doctor to consult? And what it could be

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Kindly consult near by physician ...  Read More

Hello in the past few months, i have been experiencing stiffness in the neck and shoulder region (left) and feel weak in the arms.

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HELLO, X RAY CERVICAL REGION AP LAT VIEW DIGITAL. CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDICIAN. TABLET FLEXON MR TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS OR AS REQUIRED. VOLINI GEL OR SPRAY LOCALLY APPLY. O.K ...  Read More

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I have pain in my neck and shoulders, may be due to stiffness. I have undergone physiotherapy sessions for 4-5 days but no substantial relief is there. Please guide

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Hello I understand your concerns We have many good homeopathic medicines for this condition to treat it completely from the root itself without any harmful sideffects that are part of conventional med ...  Read More

I have got stiffness and pain in my right side from neck till shoulder since last 10 days..condition worsens while sleeping at night and early morning..please advise

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You are having neck muscles spasm.Do suryanamaskar and hot fomentation and for detailed treatment get orthopaedics consultation. ...  Read More

I have cervical disc protusion in c5 c6 c7 and after physiotherapy the pblm has solved but my muscle around neck and shoulders are tight and stiff. How can i overcome it

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By regular exercises and corrections in posture ...  Read More

Neck and shoulder stiffness No pain is there but feels like something is wrong in that area Feel relax while moving extreme backwards

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Hey there! Do not worry. It's stiffness of muscles. Our neck and shoulder muscles play a major role in carrying the weight of our head. You need to do some hot water fomentation over the area with a t ...  Read More

Hi, i have very stiffness in my shoulder tendon and its from last 1 year , i have done Us and laser treatment, it benifits for that moment then again same stiffness occur and when i lift some light weight also then then pain occurs . the range of my arm is limited, i can lift my leg upto neck level also when i do clockwise/anticlockwise rotation th

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As you r young stiffness may be due to gastric issues pls check do u have gastris and do some thing for u r git. Do some stretching and some physical activity will help u. ...  Read More

My wife is having pain & stiffness around neck and near by shoulder area from 3-4 days. During general therapy session, we were advised by the therapist that this issue related to cervical pain. Please suggest our next step/approach ?

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I have pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulder region (left). Stretching Pain in chest near shoulder region and lower chest for 2_3 seconds 2-3 times today..(only today) I have done ecg today..ecg attached. Blood pressure readings 110/90 today.. Weakness and leg pain too.. Kindly advise..is there any abnormality.. I am not diabetic nor having b

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Neck sprain in sleep. Psciatic pain from neck to left shoulder. Pain sustaining from 4 days. Getting pain in left shoulder when moving neck backwards.

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Dear Madam, I can understand your concern. There are several conditions which could cause shoulder pain. A detailed clinical examination by an Orthopaedic Shoulder specialist is recommended. ...  Read More

I am attaching my X rays From last 10 months on and off I am having shoulder pain , mostly on left side , if that resolves then I get in right side and sometimes no pain at all ... But pain comes back again after some days .... Dr advised me to take xray Dr said It's a straight neck and muscles are stiff Prescribed some muscle relaxant And

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After seeing your X-rays and description of problem, my provisional opinion would be : 1. It can be because of cervical radiculopathy ,most probably C5 2. Flattening of curvature is a temporary thing ...  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

Can we use Migrabeta tr 40 for migrane headache or only its a BP tablet Can anyone please explain the tablet use for neck pain also or not

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That tablet is for prevention of migraine,for bp mostly it's not recommended,for neck pain that tablet won't work ...  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

Severe right neck, shoulder, cuff & hand pain. Sometimes unable to lift the hand. Very often this pain occurs. Suffering this pain from 2 months

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This can be due to cervical spondylitis. Self medication can be harmful here Unable to lift hand is red flag You may need further evaluation and investigations ...  Read More

Dear Doctor i m male 27 from few days firstly i was having stiffness in neck after this stiffness was there for a short period of time but from 2-3 days it have been increased stiffness is there only and my face is swallow badly for reference i have attached image kindly suggest whats going on!!

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Stiffness might be due to cervical muscle spasm Take tab zerodol th4 twice a day Tab neurokind lc once a day ...  Read More

Yesterday, I was on a trek and I feel down stretching my right shoulders. Initially, it was paining a litte bit but, very soon I felt normal and didnt had any pain. Later night I slept lateral side( on the injured arm). Since this morning i cant able to lift my arm. I can able to lift my arm to an extent but, not to a full extent because of the pai

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Probably softtissue injury Give adequate rest Keep ice pack Take analgesics Don't try to stretch or physio now...rest is most important now If there is swelling or severe pain...may need xray now I ...  Read More

There's been some stiffness resembling muscle soreness around the neck (not sure if something hurt in the gym or during sleep) but since she's a regular gym goer she ignored and kept going to the gym and also work and other stuff. The pain increased and there was a shooting pain at the base of the skull with some stiffness for a day and then it dis

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I have symptoms like neck stiffness, lower back pain and stiffness, ear pain, pain under the feet, lower head stiffness and pain. Dizziness and also when hit on the head, it gives a hollow sound. Cracking sounds in the neck, when shaking my head. And also, stiffness in the arms. Consulted with ent doctor, there's no issue with my ear. I'm unmarrie

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Already answered Xray cervical spine apply n lat view. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days. Vertin 8 mg three times a day after food for ten days. Consult neurophysician. ...  Read More

Hello, I'm having symptoms like, giddiness, neck and lower back stiffness, lower head heaviness and radiates the ear pain, while shaking the head, cracking sounds in neck, when hitting the head with my hand, it makes a drum like sound(hollow sound), pain under feet. What could these refer to? Thanks

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

I have neck discomfort on the left back side. When I wake up in the morning I have these weird cracking sounds all around my neck but mostly on the left side. It's been more than a week. Some days it's less some days it's more. Yes I have slight posture issues in sleep. What should I do?

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I have had balance problems for the past one year. I first went to a ENT, they gave me medicines like stugil and vertin-16 for 2 months. The problem did reduce but it is still there. I recently took a blood test and found my vitamin d was only 8. I usually get this balance problem the day before I get a headache. I have noticed that this headache c

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AP diameter of spinal canal measures as follows: C2-3-_14.5__mm C3-4- 9 mm C4-5-9 mm C5-6-9.9 mm C6-7-_11.3__mm Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. All this started because of my bad posture. Having cervical and back stiffnes

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Hi consultant near by physiotherapist and start cervical traction. ...  Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. Having cervical and back stiffness from long time . When I try to ease the stiffness i feel like dizziness and vertigo. I can do normal works easily but sometimes it's very difficult because of ne

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My father last month was suffering from severe headache.. vomiting..neck stiffness..we consult a general physician..gave tablet for 5 days..butnpain didn't gone ..so went neuro hospital had mri and dsa test... diagonised with cerebal brain aneurysm of 2 mm..gave medicine for 2 weeks...he is ok now..no pain...but doctor said for surgery...we are in

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Try endovascular option ...  Read More

From last year it has started I feel extreme pain inside sometimes in my hand shoulders and in my neck near to the shoulders. What could be the possible reason for the sudden pain? There was no sign injury or anything. The pain feels it for inside not from outside

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It could mostly be radiculopathy due to Cervical spondylosis and pivd. ...  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 frequent severe neck pain and stiffness in neck and shoulders.that converts into a headache sometimes in the back of head only and can transfer to front portion .Body pain and fatigue are there whenever I wake up in the morning. What should be done if this thing persists.

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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

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