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What Causes Tightness Of Neck Muscles?
Question: My neck muscles are so tight sometimes that rubbing them out literally makes me feel lightheaded. All my xrays are normal & my spine dr thinks its just muscle
Brief Answer:
Can be due to nerve root compression on massaging.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Feeling light headed on massaging the neck can cause a pressure on the cervical nerve roots causing this sensation. If the neck X-rays and MRI scan are normal then there is no need to worry. This can improve on doing regular neck isometric exercises.
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.
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Can be due to nerve root compression on massaging.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Feeling light headed on massaging the neck can cause a pressure on the cervical nerve roots causing this sensation. If the neck X-rays and MRI scan are normal then there is no need to worry. This can improve on doing regular neck isometric exercises.
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I also find my range of motion turning my head side to side is limited
Brief Answer:
Can eb due to muscle stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The limited motion of the neck can be due to muscle stiffness. Regular exercise and a hot fomentation in the area will help in relaxing the muscles.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Can eb due to muscle stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The limited motion of the neck can be due to muscle stiffness. Regular exercise and a hot fomentation in the area will help in relaxing the muscles.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can it be affected my menstration?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
The muscle stiffness can increase during the periods due to fluid and blood loss. An electrolyte imbalance can also contribute to it. Just take care that your intake of electrolyte rich fluids is adequate during the periods.
You can take Garotade and fresh fruit juices for it.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
The muscle stiffness can increase during the periods due to fluid and blood loss. An electrolyte imbalance can also contribute to it. Just take care that your intake of electrolyte rich fluids is adequate during the periods.
You can take Garotade and fresh fruit juices for it.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But has nothing to do w dialation during period?
Brief Answer:
Can be related to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer:
It can be related to hormonal changes during the periods. Cervical dilatation is not likely to cause the neck muscles stiffness.
Regards.
Can be related to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer:
It can be related to hormonal changes during the periods. Cervical dilatation is not likely to cause the neck muscles stiffness.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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