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Pain in side neck
After travelling in a car fo almost a day 12 days back, I have started pain radiating in my side neck which is intense at
certain movement.The spot is mostly change though I have changed to left side of neck from right neck side or even backneck in between.It givrs little relief if I sleep at night with hard pillow.The pain is so intense that many time a yawn or sneeze can't be completed when I feel like.I am experiencing this since last 12 days now, with occasional relief sometimes.
Please help if possible!
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Neck Exercises.
Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Take frequent Breaks at work
Use cervical pillow.
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Hello there... I understand your concern... There are many possible reasons for your pain which has to be taken care....it may be due to Abnormalities in the bone or joints,trauma,poor posture,degenerative diseases,muscle strain,shoulder joint instability,dislocation...you may require investigations like x ray,MRI etc...Consult nearest orthopedic surgeon they will do the needful.
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Mr. Sandeep Dhar (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
This looks like a facet joint locking
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Physio would mobilise the joint, reduce the spasm
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resistance against the painful movement, while doing the movement would be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS9h73znAyI
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