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What Causes Back Pain After Bending The Neck?
Question: Hi, I have pain in back while I bend neck forward (symmetrically opposite) for 10 months Have pain in chest, symmetrically opposite Points for 6 months, pains sharp with touch. Had 2 CT scans of chest- clear. Have run to emergency of hospitals fearing heart, came out clear. Can not get an answer to the pain I have. chest- is very sharp at times without touch also. Please help.
Brief Answer:
Due to muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you are having seems to be due to muscle related issues. It is good that CT scan has come normal and all the cardiac causes have been ruled out.
The treatment goes in following lines: rest, lifestyle modifications (namely- avoiding pillow while sleeping, following a healthy diet plan, maintaining suitable posture while working on computer/driving, avoiding any activity that strikes neck discomfort), medications (pain killers in combination with muscle relaxants) and most important physiotherapy ( in form of neck exercises, if required local ultrasonics).
Do get your Vitamin D3 and B12 levels evaluated also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Due to muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you are having seems to be due to muscle related issues. It is good that CT scan has come normal and all the cardiac causes have been ruled out.
The treatment goes in following lines: rest, lifestyle modifications (namely- avoiding pillow while sleeping, following a healthy diet plan, maintaining suitable posture while working on computer/driving, avoiding any activity that strikes neck discomfort), medications (pain killers in combination with muscle relaxants) and most important physiotherapy ( in form of neck exercises, if required local ultrasonics).
Do get your Vitamin D3 and B12 levels evaluated also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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