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On the left neck I am facing tightness of muscle. What exercises would you prefer ?

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You can do side bend and side rotation. Then you can hold the position for 30 seconds if pain aggravates just stop and if you feel stretching pain you can proceed with your exercise. ...  Read More

Dear Drs I'm located in Bangalore , my problem is I have tight neck muscles( located back of neck) , whenever I look down I could feel a painful and tight neck muscles like a string being pulled out of its extent ,, I'm sure that it's nothing to do with nerves coz I've been to neurologist and made tests which confirmed it,, pls let me know ,thnks

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I can understand your problem this may be cervical pain or sleeping side imbalances please feel free to contact me on practo chat or by an appointment typing dr name on online practo.com for better gu ...  Read More

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I had left shoulder pain and hand muscles paining all the time ... Now similar kind of pain in right hand muscles I can feel , and neck pain moved to right side .. Ecg is normal Had taken tablets pain reduced but feels like no power in hands , Is physiotherapy advisable

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Beads mri c spine in these cases and clinical examination to rule out UMN ...  Read More

I am having muscle tightness in head.Why does muscles get tight in head.What is the reason for it because of I am having tightness 24/7.

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Can be due to Anxiety only ...  Read More

What is neck muscle spasm? Is muscle tightness and muscle spasm same? I have it and because of this I'm having headache Kindly explain

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Neck spasm is stiffness of muscles of Neck due to any injury , jerk or wrong posture .Neck spasm and muscle tightness are quite similar . Yes u may develop referred headache due to this ...  Read More

Doctor told my neck muscles are weak causing neck pain please tell what exercise to practice for trapezius,scapular and neck muscle strengthening

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There isometric exercises for neck, shoulder and upper back. You can consult in person or online for proper learning of exercises to be done. ...  Read More

I am a patient of Tmj disorder including neck pain and back pain. My muscles are alaways tight and painful. They become more tight after my some stretching exercises. So how can I come back my normal reluxed and calmed muscles? Please help me.

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Hello sir Plz apply ice for 15 min and don't stop stretching exercises...long term it's beneficial for you TMJ joint .. thanks ...  Read More

Which is the best medicine for reducing muscle spasticity / muscle tightness.

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Hello I understand your concern. Homepathic constitutional treatment is safe and most effective for you. Share more details. ...  Read More

Please tell me ayurvedic oil for neck muscle spasm (muscles tight or stiff). Muscles are tight in neck and shoulders Dispensary doc has given me lal taila but this oil is for kids. I want to massage my muscles to strengthen them and get relief from tightness

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Got ur concern and thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. ...  Read More

I have got uneven shoulder and get neck tightness and headache...which type of doctor can I go to verify if i have muscle imbalance or scoliosis?

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Consult a experienced physiotherapist!! You surely have trapezius muscle shortening along with muscle imbalance !! This may lead to mild functional scoliosis !! Should be assessed by a physiotherapist ...  Read More

I started practising spoken English recently, and I experience neck tightness followed by tightness at the back of my head and throughout my head, only when speaking English with people over the phone for about 20 minutes. I feel pressure to speak correctly and find words quickly during conversations. When I avoid English conversations, I don't exp

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This sounds like a tension-type headache, your neck and head tighten up as a physical stress response when you feel pressure to perform during a call. It is not a sign of anything wrong with the brain ...  Read More

I got neck pain , does wearing sharp edges of the chain cause neck pain and sitting on an orthopedic mattress causes neck pain ,and using a mobile phone for a long time causes neck pain ?, i have no radiating pain in my hands and no numbness and sometimes my neck muscles are tight but movements are fine , when i down my head I get neck pain , when

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From your description, your symptoms are most consistent with mechanical neck pain (muscle strain/postural neck pain) rather than a serious cervical nerve problem. The absence of pain radiating to the ...  Read More

Hello Doctor...Im from mumbai suffering from Chronic Muscle tightness due to anxiety and somewhat depression symptoms sometimes.. lethargy many times..It seems im suffering with some mental condition but im not able to figure out.. sometimes I feel its ADHD or Mood disorder or BPD ...my mental health has impacted my life very badly unable to functi

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

I had fallen on the stairs last month following which had taken xray and ct scan of elbow joint which is normal but right back pain was present but due to heavy work I have muscle spasm in right back , neck , shoulder and arms above elbow and wrist , I have taken muscle relaxant for 3 days and setolac mr but spasm is still present what should I do

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Continue medicine for atleast 1 week ...  Read More

Hello doctor from one day I am having neck pain and headache and feelings of imbalance what should I do ?? Hope it's nothing to worry about feel tightness in the temples of my head too My Bp and pulse are normal

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Need detailed history and would require an examination to see if all these are benign things or anything serious. ...  Read More

Does cervical spondylosis (mild changes in the neck) but lot of pain and stiffness in the neck muscles. Spasms in the neck muscles..lot of headache too. Even migraines present. Do these neck muscles spasms or stiffness in neck muscles that causes severe pain, affect blood supply to the brain? Like, does this have any effect of blood flow to the br

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No Neck pain and spondylitis that means degeneration of cervical spine has nothing to do with brain circulation or memory changes Pls make it clear once for all ...  Read More

Whenever I lie down I feel my neck is tight and also I feeling like someone is choking me plus my ears feels like it's blocked like some cotton has been inserted ...what's it is...is it something dangerous....also I feel urge to burp don't know what's a happening

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Use muscle relaxant Consult orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Hello I have few symptoms from few days I don't know what it is pleasw help me Whenever I lye down my neck feel high and stiff like someone choking and when I get up I feel little bit relaxed and also there is pain in back of the neck side also always head feels heavy and I feel like breathlessness and body twitching is there in every part of body

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Your symptoms are consistent with a cervicogenic headache or cricopharyngeal muscle spasm, both causing tightness, pain, and mild choking sensation that improve with rest. Conservative treatment with ...  Read More

So I have few symptoms I don't know what this is please help me 1.feeling little bit dizzy always 2.whenever I lye down don't know why my neck become tight from sides and feeling heaviness in neck 3.i feel like breathlessness like I have to take deep breath to feel good just like Kheech kar sans lena 4. Always worrying and scanning my body 5.no c

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Cap vonoprazan 20mg morning Syp instaraft 2tsp theice a day after meals For 2 weeks ...  Read More

I am having mild to moderate neck pain since last 2 years I have been doing isometric and stretching exercises as well. When I take rest I get okay . whenever I work which includes minor neck bending or use mobile phone I feel muscle strain in my neck ,upper back and Shoulder area. Sometimes i feel pain in my right arm as well.

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Need further history like radiation of pain, numbness, tingling. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, From past few years I am facing back and neck muscle sprain. Currently i am also having right hand pain with back & neck muscle sprain. Swelling has deposit near my right ear as a small ball. Can't make a small move, if I need to move my neck, I need to hold my neck. Kindly suggest the treatment or medicine to relieve the muscle sp

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Hello, I can help you, but need further details ...  Read More

I have a habit of keeping my body and face muscles tight all day, due to which I am unable to think and focus properly. The more I try to focus the more tough it gets. I face same issue in bathroom as well, the more I try to push poop the poop out the worse it gets. Is this some sort of anxiety issue. Should I take meds?

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Hi.. could be. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, I have been suffering from neck and back muscles pain since last one year, it's very discomfort for my every day work, feeling like dizziness and feels like I faint, when I sit down for eating position bending neck down... Blood pressure increases on standing ... I don't why all this happening.. When ever I see down the paint start

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Do some isometric neck extensor excercise Avoid Pillow and heavy object lifting Avoid work which causes neck forward bending ...  Read More

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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My ic bc muscle got spasm and they are vital for erection, Suddenly happened after I doing kegel hard... I.e. I squeeze my bc muscle tightly... Help me to relax it fully until it become chronic because its only 40 days.. and that cause major impact on my erection...

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Do pelvic floor exercises Relaxation techniques Improve your diet Do cardiovascular exercise also Maintain your weight ...  Read More

Severe neck pain after traveling wearing helmet Back muscles pain... Sudden dizziness with wrakness in body Deficiency of vitamin b12 208 and vitamin d is 13 level. Taking bp tablet telmikind 40mg Why iam feeling sudden dizziness and weakness all the time.. Please help in your suggestion

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You have vitamin b 12 deficiency it causes weakness and Dizziness . U have to do strengthening and stretching exercises of back and neck . You can consider adjusting seat positions to support good p ...  Read More

As there is a muscle spasm in my neck are in this lead to pricks and pain in the left palm Can any one suggest me which treatment in ayurveda wil work for this

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You must cure by these following medicine 1.Tab - jogoraj guggle 1 Tab twice daily after meal. 2. Maharashnadi kwath 2 Tsf BDPC after meal 3.Rheumasyl oil Loclly apply 4.Tab - Aswagandha 2 Tab VD a ...  Read More

Iam suffering from a back muscles pain spine surrounding with poping sound always.. Ribs surrounding muscles pain Iam feeling like having a muscles loose at my back and neck always pops... Due to this feeling very down on daily basis Which is effecting my daily work.. Doctor please help me with some suggestions iam getting irritated from poping

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Thank you for reaching out. Chronic muscle pain and the popping sound you’re experiencing can be influenced by several factors including inflammation, muscle tension, or nutritional deficiencies. From ...  Read More

Why my back and neck muscles pops all the time with pain... And I feel energyless and feels dizzi... Please help

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Vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am a science teacher and recently one of my students asked me a question that she should know about tight hymen through a video and to cure the tight hymen, surgery has to be done and now she is worried that her hymen may become tight. Doctor, I searched a lot about this but could not get the answer. Can any of you tell me the reaso

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