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Trapezius spasm
Seeking physiotherapy advise for trapezius spasm. What would be a better treatment? TENS / Manual or something else?
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Dry needling & myofacial trigger release, manual mobilization
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Hello sir , do hot water fermentation soon after that do stretching you will get relief
Trapezius stretch
1) sit on a chair, catch the base of the chair with the hand which is same side of pain now bend your head side ways opposite to your head ,you will feel stretch in your trapezoid with little pain.
2) keep your forearms together like namasthe pose with elbows and palms touching.
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you can visit physiotherapy clinic ultrasound therapy and manual therapy is good.
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avoid lifting weights which strain the muscle.You can use cold packs either.
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Apply hot pack twice a day and then do stretching at home, it will be reduced, you can also visit physiotherapy clinic and take electrotherapy for 3 days.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
A combination of these are useful.
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Dr. Dr.SINDHU REDDY (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Apply hot or cold packs
Do stretchings at home, for better consultant near by clinic to know particular stretchings for your pain. Take rest if you have discomfort.
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visit near by clinic for electrotherapy
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Hot fomentation twice a day for 10 to 15 min . Apply muscle relaxant . Postural correction advised
Next Steps
Visit physio therapy clinic for electro therapy
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Neck stretching exercises
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Maintaining of ur posture and Ergonomics plays a major role,do changes in this.
Take ultrasonic therapy and IFT to reduce the spasm.
Next Steps
do mobilization and stretching exercises after reducing pain.
visit near by manual therapist to release trigger points in the muscles.
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hot water application 3-4 times a day for 15 mins.
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