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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness Of Neck

I woke up a few days ago with a stiff neck. Over the past couple of days, my neck has really stiffened up to the point where all I can do is look straight ahead with a slight downward tilt. I am trying to tough it out thinking it will feel better in a couple of days, but it hurt so bad last night I could not sleep. What can I do at home to help alleviate the pain. It is now getting to point where it is started to get difficult to swallow food and water.
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiffness of neck . Well it is very important to find out the exact cause of neck stiffness and correct it . Neck stiffness can occur due to may reasons like muscle strains , nerve compression , Injuries ,diseases, cervical spondylosis and Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis . Trapezius muscle problem can also be one of the reason. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically , ask you to do certain movements and may order CT scan . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant and may recommend specific exercises . Fow now do stretching exercises and start physical therapy of neck . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . In severe case doctor may recommend surgery .

Hope your concern has been resolved .

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness Of Neck

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiffness of neck . Well it is very important to find out the exact cause of neck stiffness and correct it . Neck stiffness can occur due to may reasons like muscle strains , nerve compression , Injuries ,diseases, cervical spondylosis and Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis . Trapezius muscle problem can also be one of the reason. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically , ask you to do certain movements and may order CT scan . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant and may recommend specific exercises . Fow now do stretching exercises and start physical therapy of neck . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . In severe case doctor may recommend surgery . Hope your concern has been resolved . Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari