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Neck pain back of head
My neck pain start as mild and progresses into sharp throbbing pain after 6 hours.. is this due to nerve or muscle?
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The reason can be answered post assesment. Till the time you can take care of your sitting and sleeping posture
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Consult online or offline for Proper assessment and treatment.
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Its muscle pain which is increasing due to improper posture, consult in person with nearby physiotherapist and take treatment accordingly.
You will be suggested with exercises for strengthening of muscles.
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Dr. Chandrakala Arora (PT)
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Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
It id because of bad posture and certainly a muscular pain.
Get advanced physiotherapy sessions of manual therapy to get instant relief.
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Ms. S Kumari (PT)
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17 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is because of wrong posture and weak cervical muscles.
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u can learn exercise and postural care online also
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Dr. Pallavi Mishra (PT)
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4 yrs exp
New Delhi
hi, it seems like there is a pressure on your nerve root that is getting triggered by prolonged sitting. and it occurred due to chronic weak neck muscles. both needs to be treated.
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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ma6ybe nerve compression.
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Rest.
Stretching and strengthening exercises under supervision of qualified Physio.
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Mr. Meheboob (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
Without proper assessment it’s difficult to decide wether the root cause is muscle or any other soft tissue. Detailed understanding of the history and understanding of the pain is very important. Advice to reach out to a qualified physio or orthopaedic for the better help and treatment plan.
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Please keep your pain ratings, wether pain is increasing everyday or it’s trigger at some specific activity
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Don’t let the pain increase by doing vigorous activity without the proper guidance if the doctor
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Please consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment plan accordingly
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
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5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Gentle stretching exercises
Good posture
Proper sleep position
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Rest: Avoid activities that aggravate the pain
Proper sleep and posture
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