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What Causes Stiffness And Pain In Neck?
Question: Have a stiff and sore neck, just came on for no obvious reason Is there anything that I should be concerned with other than a strain.
Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylosis or disc problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Other than strain the reasons which can give such problem is Cervical spondylosis or intervertebral disc problems like disc herniation. X ray of cervical spine in 2 projections will be helpful to rule out this. A consultation with Orthopaedician is well appreciated to rule out this and to manage it.
In that case using soft cervical collars , muscle relaxants like Tizanidine and NASIDs like Aceclofenac will be helpful. You should also go for physiotherapy like TENS , ultrasound therapy , massage etc. Sleep on hard mattress , avoid high pillows and use orthopaedic pillows while sleeping. Use doughnut pillows while sitting.
As a home treatment for now you can do ice pack application , take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen , applying NSAID gels like Diclofenac (Volini) and wear soft cervical collar.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Cervical spondylosis or disc problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Other than strain the reasons which can give such problem is Cervical spondylosis or intervertebral disc problems like disc herniation. X ray of cervical spine in 2 projections will be helpful to rule out this. A consultation with Orthopaedician is well appreciated to rule out this and to manage it.
In that case using soft cervical collars , muscle relaxants like Tizanidine and NASIDs like Aceclofenac will be helpful. You should also go for physiotherapy like TENS , ultrasound therapy , massage etc. Sleep on hard mattress , avoid high pillows and use orthopaedic pillows while sleeping. Use doughnut pillows while sitting.
As a home treatment for now you can do ice pack application , take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen , applying NSAID gels like Diclofenac (Volini) and wear soft cervical collar.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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