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Having a stiff neck.
Where should I visit for a treatment of stiff neck.I developed this while working out at the gym. Kindly suggest what to do.
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Near by Physiotherapy centre would be the first choice to get treatment.
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take SWD ALONG WITH TRACTION
then slowly start isometric exercises and then mobility exercises and then strengthening exercises...
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Greetings s/w engineer,
Hope your profession also one among the cause for your neck stiffness. Please follow the below things carefully.
1. Neck stretching exercise for SGM muscles
2. MFR to the Upper trapizius, Rhomboids
3. Functional release to abductor & internal rotator
4. Hot pack apply over pain area
5. Follow the correct sitting posture
6. Maintain good ergonomics
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Consult with Physiotherapy clinic
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Avoid forward neck posture
if need use cervical collar short time to release pain.
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See a good manual physiotherapist
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Could be a neck strain
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Consult a manual physiotherapist
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Avoud any workout
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Hot fomentation x twice daily.
Neck Exercises.
Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Take frequent Breaks at work
Use cervical pillow.
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Meet physiotherapist.
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Hello.., stiff neck indicates spasm around neck muscles n occurs due to weak neck muscles..
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visit a experienced physiotherapist
take IFT/ hot packs
strengthen core n surrounding muscles of neck under supervision..
Learn n strictly follow posture n ergonomic advice..
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avoid vigorous neck movements..
start the treatment at the earliest
avoid forward neck bending ..
tc..
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Mr. Chandan Kumar Singh (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Varanasi
Seems spasm , meet physiotherapist
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Dr. Meherpoornima M (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Due to sitting posture, travelling or wrong posture of sleeping this strain on the neck
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Avoid lifting weights, avoid travelling take rest,start with physiotherapy
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apply ice packs and exercises
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