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Stiff neck
I slept in an uneasy posture and have had a stiff neck since morning. Back if the neck pains in any position and is difficult to keep it upright.
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It generally happens in case of prolonged sleeping posture specially side turn.. It leads to sapasm of trapezius /sternocleidomastoid muscle. Pain in moving the neck specially left/right side rotation or side bending.
Next Steps
Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +Heating therapy +some stretching exercises will be helpful for sure.
Health Tips
At home.. Frequent movements of neck up to full range even if its painful+hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +no cold exposure.
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