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Neck & upper back ache for 3 days
1st day after washing up I had a stiff neck but pain kept increasing and spread to my entire upper back by the next day. Its the 4th day today and pain is still not reduced. What can this be & how do I resolve it?
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⢠Hot fomentation x twice daily.
⢠Neck Exercises.
⢠Neck Stretching.
⢠Postural Correction.
⢠Shoulder Shrugs .
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Time to meet your physiotherapist, tc
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Gm.., it seems u have weakness around neck muscles n hence is the pain n stiffness
Next Steps
visit a physiotherapist
Take ifT/ low load cervical traction
also do supervised exercises sessions
learn n follow posture n ergonomic advice
Health Tips
avoid forward bending of neck..
tc..
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Physiotherapy treatment now
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Hello, you may have strained your upper back and neck muscle , please apply alternately hot and cold pack and visit nearby physiotherapist , they will give you ift and us to relax the structures
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U might got spasm around your neck !! Kind of strain !! Visit near by physiotherapist as soon as possible
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Apply hot packs
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please meet a physiotherapist who can show you proper stretching technique. Sleep without a pillow.
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