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Chronic neck pain
I am suffering from chronic neck pain from 1.5 years after a whiplash[pain starts 15 days after whiplash]
Now pain is less and comes and go in cycle.
But i am unable to study on desk
Pain occurs when i sit on desktop, lifts weight.
Please suggest why this is happening.
D3 level 25 [after taking 12 weeks of supplement]
Also i am on 50 mg levothyroxine.
Mri attached below
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Your vitamin d levels should be maintained 35 if you have pain .
Get tested your vitamin B12 level .if it's low in starting you can take injectable course to recover fast .
Because vitamin B12 is responsible for maintaining muscle strength.
And with right physiotherapy treatment and preventive exercise you can be totally fine
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Your pain is likely due to post-whiplash muscle imbalance + poor posture + weak deep neck muscles, not just injury.
That’s why:
• Pain comes & goes
• Increases with sitting (desk) & lifting
• Not fully resolving
What to focus on:
• Posture correction (very important)
• Deep neck flexor strengthening (chin tuck)
• Scapular strengthening
• Avoid long sitting without breaks
Vitamin D & thyroid are supportive factors, but main issue is mechanical (muscle + posture).
Avoid:
• Heavy gym loading on neck
• Sudden movements / self-cracking
This condition is treatable but needs structured rehab, not random exercises.
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Your MRI is largely normal with only mild early disc changes, so the pain is most likely due to Cervical Strain / postural dysfunction after whiplash, not a serious structural issue.
Pain during sitting and lifting suggests muscle imbalance and poor neck stability.
✔ Correct workstation ergonomics
✔ Avoid long sitting (break every 30–40 min)
✔ Start cervical & upper back strengthening
✔ Posture correction + stre
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This is treatable and reversible with proper physiotherapy.
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A targeted rehab program will help you return to normal routine comfortably
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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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To take care of your posture and stop doing faulty exercise.
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As per your complaint you must have to check your neck and upper back muscle .It might be occurs due to muscular stiffness and poor spinal alignment
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You have to take minimum 5 to 7 regular physiotherapy exercises session.
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Do Regular stretching and also perform Strenghthening exercises to maintain your spine healthy.You have to maintain your sitting posture and if needed you have to modify few ergonomic structures
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Hi your MRI is normal. Just focus on strengthening your neck n upper back muscles. Adapt correct posture. So if muscles are strong enough you won’t feel pain at lifting weight.
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Improve your vitamin D levels.
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See dear whiplash is very common even your MRI is also normal
Probably the pain is related to your work may be
Do some cervical and scapular stabilization exercise
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Consult nearby experienced physiotherapist for proper assessment to get proper treatment
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The MRI is old, and it shows minimal degeneration.
The degeneration could have increased but it can't be said without proper investigation. So it will be better if you get an MRI done again, just to be sure about the condition.
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Strengthening of the neck as well as shoulder is needed. with few precautions
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Please avoid sitting with your neck flexed(facing towards the ground), and lifting weights
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Consult the best manual therapist for neck pain. Also improve the workplace according to the ergonomics.
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Dr. Geetam Mishra (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Rewa
You had a whiplash injury 1.5 years ago. In many cases, MRI appears normal because MRI mainly shows structural damage like disc prolapse or fracture. However, whiplash often affects the soft tissues — muscles, ligaments, fascia, and deep stabilizing muscles — which may not always show clearly on MRI.
In your case, prolonged tech work (long hours on laptop/mobile) may be maintaining muscle tightness and cervical spasm.
So your pain is likely due to:
• Residual soft tissue strain from whiplash
• Chronic cervical muscle spasm
• Weak deep neck flexors
• Poor posture during tech work
Good news is this is manageable and reversible with proper rehab.”
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I would strongly recommend a proper physiotherapy assessment. With a structured rehab program and guided exercises, this condition can improve significantly.”
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Try this...
• Moist hot fomentation 15–20 minutes, 2–3 times/day
• Gentle cervical ROM exercises
• Cervical strengthening with resistance band
• Mid-back strengthening
• Postural correction drills
Ergonomic Advice
• Screen at eye level
• Avoid long static posture
• 30–40 min posture breaks
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Your MRI does not show any significant structural abnormality.
In chronic whiplash cases, pain may persist due to muscle weakness, reduced endurance of deep neck muscles, altered movement control, and prolonged poor posture during desk work
Since your pain increases while sitting and lifting weights, it suggests mechanical overload rather than structural damage
Vitamin D level of 25 is mildly insufficient but unlikely to be the primary cause of your neck pain
. A supervised physiotherapy assessment is recommended for a personalised exercise plan
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Deep neck flexor strengthening
• Scapular stabilisation exercises
• Postural correction training
• Gradual return to weight training with proper technique
• Ergonomic modification during study/work
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Dr. Khushbu Kate (PT)
Physiotherapist
1 yrs exp
Surat
Please get evaluated first by a good physiotherapist nearby or consult online.
As of your MRI findings, there is no significant abnormality.
It seems like you have a systemic cause for your neck pain.
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Share your other reports for better understanding of your condition
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Do gentle neck movements not put too much stress on your neck
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