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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Neck?

Hello Doctor, I woke up Saturday with pain in my neck, ( stiff neck ) it has got a lot worse as the days have past. I also am having difficulty swelling on the same side. No fever, don t feel sick, just very painful. Thanks for your help!! Courtney
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic...

After wake up early in morning, you are having neck stiffness....
So it just could be from abnormal sleep posture....

But as you are having swelling also there might be muscle strain associated with it. ..

Take rest and ibuprofen tablet taken for few days. ...

If needed stretch muscle exercise by physiotherapist might help....

Avoid strenuous work and active sports...

Warm compress can be applied....

If inflammation more than short term steroid might prescribed...

Compression bandage if needed applied ....

Take care

Advise : orthopedic surgeon consultation for examination .....
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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Neck?

Hi welcome to health care magic... After wake up early in morning, you are having neck stiffness.... So it just could be from abnormal sleep posture.... But as you are having swelling also there might be muscle strain associated with it. .. Take rest and ibuprofen tablet taken for few days. ... If needed stretch muscle exercise by physiotherapist might help.... Avoid strenuous work and active sports... Warm compress can be applied.... If inflammation more than short term steroid might prescribed... Compression bandage if needed applied .... Take care Advise : orthopedic surgeon consultation for examination .....