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What Is The Remedy For The Neck Pain Radiating Up The Back Of Head To Right Breast Bone?

I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH NECK PAIN THAT RADIATES UP THE BACK OF MY HEAD, DOWN MY RIGHT BREAST BONE AND MY RIGHT ARM, MUSCLES ARE SORE. I ALSO HAVE ACHY JOINTS WHEN I STAND UP OR WAKE UP IN THE MORNING. HAVE ANY CLUE WHAT ALL THIS IS? I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ARTHIRITIS IN MY NECK, BUT IT JUST ISN'T IN MY NECK, IT IS MY BODY THAT IS SORE... DO YOU THINK ARTHIRITIS IS TO BLAME? OR COULD IT BE SOMETHING ELSE? I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS NOW
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Neck pain that you are having are suggestive of degenerative spondylottic changes of the cervical spine.
X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis.
Treatment includes
1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief.
2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.
3. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
4. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
5. You can avoid using a pillow.

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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What Is The Remedy For The Neck Pain Radiating Up The Back Of Head To Right Breast Bone?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Neck pain that you are having are suggestive of degenerative spondylottic changes of the cervical spine. X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis. Treatment includes 1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief. 2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful. 3. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist. 4. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms. 5. You can avoid using a pillow. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care