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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Headache And Stiffness In Upper Should And Neck
I m writing for my son who is 40, very physically fit who has a tight muscles around the upper shoulder and neck area to the point now he has difficulty moving his head, has a constant headache and difficulty at night trying to find a position to sleep. The constant pain and no sleep is making for one very touch person...any suggests or type of doctor for him to see about his problems?
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome.
Diagnosing/finding the cause for the stiffness would be the primary approach. Assuming by his physically fit nature, his could have been a sports injury and so it could be possible that he has pulled a ligament or muscle requiring rest, ice pack, and pain management.
But I would recommend a doctors visit if his pain has not subsided or at the least started reducing in 24-72 hours.
Best wishes.
Diagnosing/finding the cause for the stiffness would be the primary approach. Assuming by his physically fit nature, his could have been a sports injury and so it could be possible that he has pulled a ligament or muscle requiring rest, ice pack, and pain management.
But I would recommend a doctors visit if his pain has not subsided or at the least started reducing in 24-72 hours.
Best wishes.
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