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Base of skull and neck pain.
I’ve got throbbing and strain like pain at the base of my skull as well as the back and sides of my neck. The pain intensifies when I swallow. I did have a fever last week if that makes a difference. Thanks
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As you are having symptoms of headache .. it could be most likely a upper cervical problem..
You need to take proper care of your neck while working..
Posture correction should be done all times while working .. also avoiding forward head posture while working ..
Try to keep your chin tucked while doing work ..
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Kindly pls visit a Physio for the same
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⢠Hot fomentation x twice daily.
⢠Neck Exercises.
⢠Neck Stretching.
⢠Postural Correction.
⢠Shoulder Shrugs .
⢠Core Strengthening Exercises.
⢠Take frequent Breaks at work
⢠Use cervical pillow.
⢠Use Back Support.
⢠Self Massage the back of neck.
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Get your TM joint checked
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