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Hi i began physio 2 days ago for neck heaviness radiating to right arm/ right hand gets fatigue too easily- n need to rest it for long
Tens n ultrasound therpay being done but the points at which electrodes placed feel sore n hurt on being pressed
Is this common happening when u begin physio? Will it improve? Also how many days needed for physio
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There is no harm from physiotherapy treatment but it should be in limits no mobility will hurt you until give more duration of current.
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It is ok to get muscle soreness in starting of the rehab , no need to worry regarding that just check and rash, redness or any allergy at particular areas.
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continue physio
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Hey there!
Mild Sore ness is common . But not severe. Ask your physiotherapist to reduce intensity. Electrodes pads must be covered with wet cover. Skin must be prepared well before application. If discomfort persists after all these discontinue the treatment.
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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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During the treatment you have to feel comfortable and soothing.
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Depends on condition 2 wks is fine if required.
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Yes, this can happen in the beginning — don’t worry.
When you start physio, the muscles and nerves that are already irritated begin to respond, so the areas where electrodes are placed can feel a bit sore or tender. This is quite common, especially in neck pain that goes to the arm.
It should be mild and settle in a few hours. If it’s increasing or lasting long, your therapist can adjust the intensity.
With regular sessions and exercises, it usually improves. Most people start feeling better within 1–2 weeks, but full recovery may take a few weeks depending on the condition.
Just be consistent and take care of your posture
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There won't be any soreness or tightness or stiffness when electrodes are placed
After TENS when ultrasound is done, you will feel reduce in pain and free of the neck movements.
But as you are mentioning soreness, proper points are not used i think in your case while placing electrodes.
Tell your physio that after the session you are feeling tightness and it's hurting
He/she will change the location of the electrodes and will place to little upper or lower.
Do hot pack twice a day for 10mins and mild neck stretching every day.
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Physical assessment needs to be done before coming to any Perfect of treatment that could be any reason for the same. We have to look for the source pain.
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Dr. Sakshi Goand (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Soreness after doing physiotherapy exercise is quite common but feeling hurt at the electrode placement site is not a good sign.
The intensity of the vibration has to be comfortable ( when the intensity is being increased you should feel mild tingling but not pricking ).
It should improve once you have been given the right dosage of the treatment.
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1. if you feel pricking instead of tingling while the machine is applied , ask the therapist to reduce the intensity
2. for more clarity you can consult me
3. physiotherapy sessions depend on your conditions improvement , also if your problem is chronic it would take more sessions
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I advise you to do more of exercise therapy and continue exercises to 1.5 -3 months to avoid recurrence of the problem
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Hi soreness if any should not be there. Mild discomfort may be due to skin sensitivity is possible. Discuss in detail with treating physio .
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Greetings from Rid of Pain Physiotherapy
Consult the manual therapist for the neck pain. In your neck some misalignment and muscle imbalance can be the reason for pain. Find the best manual physiotherapist near me for the neck pain. If electro therapy is giving a problem, then avoid it working on the cause of the problem.
For more details u can connect us
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Physical treatment is needed to be done for source of pain
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