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What Causes Stiffness And Soreness In Neck Muscles?
Hi,I have been doing a lot of heavy lifting in the past week while surrounded by particulates and vapors in the air (saw dust, paint fumes, etc). Two days ago, I noticed that my right occipital lymph node felt a little bit larger than my left. It feels hard and about the size of a pea. It s located where the top of my neck connects to the base of my skull. Am I correct on the location of the occipital nodes? My neck muscles have been feeling strained while accompanied by a stiff neck. Any ideas? I have no headaches, no night sweats, no fever. I am 29 and healthy.
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the description given its likely that you have sustained muscle sprain.
The pain is due to associated muscle spasm . So it is important to relieve it. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help
1 Hot water Fomentation: Either by towel soaked in hot water or by hot water bag. Intermittent application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes each session 4 to 5 times a day will be helpful
2. Muscle Relaxant: Oral taken muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone along with analgesic like Diclofenac Sodium will be helpful
3. Local application of Diclofenac Sodium gel will be helpful.
4. Adequate rest and avoiding sudden movement.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
From the description given its likely that you have sustained muscle sprain.
The pain is due to associated muscle spasm . So it is important to relieve it. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help
1 Hot water Fomentation: Either by towel soaked in hot water or by hot water bag. Intermittent application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes each session 4 to 5 times a day will be helpful
2. Muscle Relaxant: Oral taken muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone along with analgesic like Diclofenac Sodium will be helpful
3. Local application of Diclofenac Sodium gel will be helpful.
4. Adequate rest and avoiding sudden movement.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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