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Getting Pain In Lower Neck. Cause And Cure?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Feb 2013
Question: Pain in the lower portion of the neck.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (27 minutes later)
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to Health Care Magic

There are no relevant clues in your past or personal histories.
No bad habits – you seem to be a gentleman!

If the duration of the pain has been short, it could be muscle spasm – from posture at work or sleep.
Simple pain reliever like paracetamol or ibuprofen may help.
Sometimes muscle relaxant may be taken in addition – combinations are available over the counter, in most pharmacies

If the duration is long / if there are associated symptoms like fever, swelling etc – you will need physical examination.
If the pain is persisting for long, you should see a doctor, for favour of further assessment and assistance. You may need MRI of the neck...

You are very young. Most probably, there may not be anything of concern.
Start regular exercise – it will be good in the long run

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Getting Pain In Lower Neck. Cause And Cure?

Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to Health Care Magic

There are no relevant clues in your past or personal histories.
No bad habits – you seem to be a gentleman!

If the duration of the pain has been short, it could be muscle spasm – from posture at work or sleep.
Simple pain reliever like paracetamol or ibuprofen may help.
Sometimes muscle relaxant may be taken in addition – combinations are available over the counter, in most pharmacies

If the duration is long / if there are associated symptoms like fever, swelling etc – you will need physical examination.
If the pain is persisting for long, you should see a doctor, for favour of further assessment and assistance. You may need MRI of the neck...

You are very young. Most probably, there may not be anything of concern.
Start regular exercise – it will be good in the long run

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck