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Neck pain - right side
Since one month I have been suffering with severe neck pain right side. Getting pain while sleeping and moving the face to right side.
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Go with cervical mri to rule out cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy due to nerve compression........then meet with physio along with the medical reports...
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Hai. Which profession you are into? Are you involved in occupation which requires to keep your neck in one position for long time? Have you taken any neck X-ray? Do u carry heavy bags daily? If you can answer these questions we can come into a proper diagnosis.
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For now you need to keep a track on activities that increase and decrease your pain. X-ray to see any changes in your cervical spinal.
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Try using a rolled towel to support your neck while sleeping. The towel should maintain your neck in neutral position. Apply hot water pack followed by ice pack application for 15-20mints multiple times a day.
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Physiotherapy treatment will help you and stretching exercise of neck
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Pain may b due to lack of muscle strength and sudden overuse of the muscle.. curing is simple and easy .. just to do myofacial release and pain relieving modalities will help
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Take frequent Breaks at work.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Use cervical pillow.
Use Back Support.
Self Massage the back of neck.
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Are u getting some pain in arms or hand also? Or weakness in hand grip?
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Get proper physical examination
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Till then avoid sleeping on right side. you can start with isometric exercise of neck
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
U should start physiotherapy for neck pain. Follow ergonomic advice and avoid thick pillow. Along with that improve ur posture.
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