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Occipital neuralgia exercise
Recently I was diagnosed with occipital neuralgia and the symptoms are mild for me. Like a tingling sensation on head and sometimes feeling a tight inside scalp. So when I use finger to tap on my right back head side, I get this sudden pain (only when tapping). So is there any exercise or therapy to improve this condition? Thanks
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You need consultation of both neurologist and physiotherapist. Because many thing need to b assessed before starting any ex for this.
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Consultant neurologist and take medication also at the same time modify your working position to relieve the pressure from that area , Focus more on your head posture , in your case I think initially medication is required to reduce inflammation of nerve if it's there
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Start isometric exercise for few days and visit physiotherapy centre
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Based on your condition, yes There are exercises to improve your condition .
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be conscious on your posture.
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In physiotherapist treatment we are using IFt on the occipital region to reduce the symptoms
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Dr. Priteesha Patel (PT)
Physiotherapist
1 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Apply ice therapy: Ice may reduce local inflammation and relieve pain.
Give your self a neck massage:apply gentle pressure from your finger tips at base of your skull.
Do chin tucks regularly.
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Dr. Avis Tayal (PT)
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14 yrs exp
Delhi
Cranio Secral therapy help in this problem. Search in your area. I am available in South Delhi. I do this therapy
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Blowing balloons might help you
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