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Stiff neck and upper back pain
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I have been facing stiff neck and upper back pain post waking up in the morning. I used to sleep on my stomach and started facing this issue 2 months back. Now even while sleeping sideways I am facing the pain in my back. Not able to get proper sleep due to this.
I am using soft pillow and when I use two pillows or hard pillow I face pain in my neck. What should I do? as my sleep is getting impacted.
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Consult a Physiotherapist nearby
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Yiu should to start physiotherapy treatment best option for you
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do you work in front of a laptop for a long time.
may be a postural issue.
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moist heat compression.
upper back muscles strengthening exercises and stretching exercise.
ergonomic posture.
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Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and tske electrotherapy for 10 days.
Use only one pillow and it should'nt be too soft, which is also a reason for pain.
Do hot water fermentation twice a day.
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Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
Take electrical modalities treatment for 10 Days after reducing pain start doing isometric exercises to ur neck.maintain proper posture and ergonomics.
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don't use pillow if u can't sleep with out pillow buy cervical pillow at surgical shop.
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A quick physio assessment followed by few exercises should work.
If your Physio sees necessity of further assessment or referral after first consultation, follow the advice.
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Hi u need proper postural correction advise and some exercises for upper back and neck pain to relieve from your pain.....and Somme strengthening exercises too
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Do hot fermentation at home twice a day...
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Avoid sleeping where pain is more....Consult near by Physiotherapist or online for proper exercises.......
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for Ultrasound and IFT for 5-7 days
Start Neck isometric Strengthening Exercises
Neck Stretching Exercises
Lower back Strengthening Exercises can help
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Use small/ thin pillow for sleeping
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
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19 yrs exp
Jammu
Hi postural correction advised. Neck strengthening exercises n hot fomentation twice a day . Muscle relaxant application.
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Adapt a good posture
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Consult on line for assessment n complete treatment plan
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