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Pain in neck, pani in both shoulder, continue pain in head, suffer from last 2year, feeling not well
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Your symptoms and pain description points to multiple issues. Please elaborate your problems and any tests done
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Chronic neck, shoulder, and head pain lasting over two years suggests an underlying musculoskeletal, neurological, or postural condition that requires comprehensive clinical evaluation. Common causes for this combination of symptoms include cervical radiculopathy or disc disease, muscle strain from poor ergonomic posture ("tech neck"), cervicogenic or tension-type headaches, or chronic myofascial pain syndrome. A thorough physical exam and potential imaging will help isolate the root cause.
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Consult a Specialist: Schedule an appointment with an orthopedist specialist for a detailed evaluation.
Diagnostic Imaging: Expect recommendations for an X-ray or MRI of the cervical spine to check for disc herniation, nerve compression, or joint degeneration.
Physical Therapy: A physical therapist can guide targeted exercises to relieve muscle stiffness, correct posture, and reduce pressure on the neck and shoulder nerves.
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Red Flag Symptoms: Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience sudden weakness or numbness in the arms or hands, severe difficulty moving the neck, dizziness, vision changes, or pain radiating down into the chest.
Ergonomic & Posture Adjustments: Maintain proper neck alignment while sitting or using digital devices, avoid sleeping on high/unsupportive pillows, and take frequent breaks to gently stretch during prolonged sitting.
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Neck pain associated with pain in both shoulders and persistent headache for 2 years can commonly be related to cervical muscle spasm, posture-related problems or cervical spine disorders. However, persistent headache and the feeling of being unusually hot should also be evaluated separately rather than assuming that all symptoms are arising from the neck.
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An orthopaedic/clinical examination of the cervical spine, shoulder movements and neurological status is advisable. Depending on examination findings, an X-ray cervical spine and further investigations such as MRI or relevant blood tests may be required. You can consult me online with any previous reports or scans for a more detailed assessment.
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Avoid prolonged mobile/laptop use with the neck bent forward and avoid forceful neck massage/manipulation until evaluated. If headache becomes severe or sudden, or is associated with fever, vomiting, visual disturbance, weakness/numbness, dizziness or loss of balance, seek urgent medical evaluation.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Better go for physical check up
So many things need to asses
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