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How Long Will Muscular Pain In Neck And Headaches Take To Minimize?

Hello, when I woke up yesterday morning I could barely move my neck/head due to the pain it caused. I am still having that same issue today and my wife said she could visibly see my muscle on the right side of my neck/lower back was raised about an inch compared to the muscles on my left side. It also hurts if I take a heavy breath and if I sneeze or cough the pain is almost unbearable. How long will it take for something like this to go away?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
X ray of the cervical spine & shoulder joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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How Long Will Muscular Pain In Neck And Headaches Take To Minimize?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the cervical spine & shoulder joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.