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How Can Stiffness In The Neck Be Treated?
I m 71 yr old M. Have had a stiff neck and headache for 3-4 months. MRI no prob for a 70 yr old. Seeing a chiropractor who says C-3 vertibray misaligned. 10 treatments over 4 week and 2 more weeks to go with minimal improvement. Also 6 massGES OF NECK OVER THE LAST 6 WEEKS. Tried my pillow all with min help What next. Neurologist??
Mon, 9 Oct 2017
hello sir
the type of headache that you are suffering can give some ideas as to what you might be suffering from. for example.. do u have nausea or vomit with that headache or do u have a band like headache or does it come in go in episodes.
if I may guess based on my judgment a tension type headache can contract ur neck muscles n a constant strain can cause a stiff neck.
I would suggest a cervical x ray in both AP n Lateral views to rule out spondolysis n would suggest that consulting a neurologist or a psychiatrist would be helpful.
I hope I could be of some assistance.
thank you
the type of headache that you are suffering can give some ideas as to what you might be suffering from. for example.. do u have nausea or vomit with that headache or do u have a band like headache or does it come in go in episodes.
if I may guess based on my judgment a tension type headache can contract ur neck muscles n a constant strain can cause a stiff neck.
I would suggest a cervical x ray in both AP n Lateral views to rule out spondolysis n would suggest that consulting a neurologist or a psychiatrist would be helpful.
I hope I could be of some assistance.
thank you
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