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Suggest treatment for pain and stiffness in neck muscles
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Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
Or is it just nerve endings that need to heal after the stress of the adjustment.
Muscle relaxant drug helps
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The symptoms you have are suggestive of stiffness (spasm) of neck muscles. You will get over it in a few days time (3-5 days).I have following suggestion for you-
1. Hot water fomentation with gentle side to side neck exercise.
2. Muscle relaxant drugs (prescription only) like Thiocolchicoside and Ibuprofen helps.
Hope this helps. I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Stiffness, Stress |
| Drug/Medication | Nerve, Ibuprofen |
| Medical Topics | Muscle relaxant |
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