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Is A Neck Muscle Pain Worrisome?
The back of my neck up into the base of my skull on the left side is killing me I have had a violent cough from a sinus infection and the pain started right after a cough should I worry it is more than a pulled muscle, when I took hot showerr an let the water hit the offending spot it felt much better for a short time
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Hi,
Neck muscle sprain is not a serious problem, although, if it is caused by some underlying disorder then it has to be taken seriously. It is better to get an MRI scan done if pain lasts longer. Applying dicofenac gel and giving hot fomentation will relieve muscle spasms.
Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
Neck muscle sprain is not a serious problem, although, if it is caused by some underlying disorder then it has to be taken seriously. It is better to get an MRI scan done if pain lasts longer. Applying dicofenac gel and giving hot fomentation will relieve muscle spasms.
Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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