Neck Pain when wearing a scarf or jacket

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

I've been having neck pain whenever I wear a scarf or a jacket or even a light necklace, anything that rests against my neck. The pain starts at the nape of the neck and continues for some time even after removing the scarf/jacket. Please advise.

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Ms. Saroj Rustgi (PT)

Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist 40 yrs exp Gurgaon

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Hi the answer is hidden in your question. It is postural & positional pain. Avoid heavy clothes & scarf around the neck. Please do shoulder & neck strengthening muscles exercises. Change your posture frequently.

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Dr. Jasmin (PT)

Physiotherapist 14 yrs exp Bangalore

Go to a physio they will be able to help you there will muscle spasm around Neck muscles you must go for stretches

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Dr. Zainab Saifee (PT)

Physiotherapist 15 yrs exp Indore

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You need to go for neck exercises and but specifically Sternocleidomastoid muscle stretching..That is the one that is causing pain. Before stretching go for hot fomentation! Take any physio's help

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