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Pain and stifnes in neck and up shoulder
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I have so much pain and stifness in my neck and upper shoulder every second day also , whenever i touch my shoulder (little below from shoulder) its pain like death . I have attached a photograph could you tell me is there a case of uneven shoulder? Or what to do for pain relief as it causes headaches , nausea, neck pain and stifness and restlesness.
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Upper trapezius spasm may be there for better diagnosis and treatment consult me on chat
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Do strenthing exercise
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Maintain posture
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Muscle stiffness can be due to wrong posture, misalignment of bone, internal muscle weakness, dehydration of muscle etc, there are many cause so it will be better to visit at clinic so that i can better check and guide you with best treatment.
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visit at clinic
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take proper treatment
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Your muscles must be tight because of your posture
Please consult a physiotherapist or releasing and stretching
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start with strengthen exercises
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you can call us for online consultation
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Your muscles seem to have an imbalance, one side of the neck is going under shortening. Please consult a physiotherapist for better understanding. What is your lifestyle like? What’s your posture while sitting? Do you sit on bed and study for hours? There are many more such questions that needs to be answered for better understanding.
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Maintain a good posture. While using phone, or laptop, try using it at eye level.
Neck and scapular muscles strengthening required.
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Before any physical therapy kindly do x ray and blood test consult me here…
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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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I need to check some clinical movements.
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maybe due to upper trapezius spasm .
To take care of your regular posture.
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You need to consult in person with physiotherapist for proper assessment to get proper treatment.
You can apply ice or hot pack to get relief from pain but not long term relief.
Consult in person.
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Yes uneven shoulders. Ice massage at affected neck shoulder level for pain relief. Apply volini twice a day
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Maintain a correct posture
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Neck . shoulder n upper back strengthening exercises
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Ms. Ratandeep Kaur Tuteja (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii for better treatment do consult me here as this kind of pains usually arise from muscle imbalance leading to postural disturbances and repetitive patterns of pain and stiffness
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Mr. Thakor Chirag Rameshbhai (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
I see there’s postural imbalance in your picture. I suggest Consult physiotherapist near your area and do proper assessment. It will help you to prevent further deformity.
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Consult physiotherapist for further assessment
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Avoid long sitting in one posture and if possible just do normal cobra pose and some neck stretching in pain free range.
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Ms. Pallavi Mishra (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi,
As the image you have attached shows that your left shoulder is higher its more likely due to imabalance in muscles and shortening of neck muscles on the left side could be due to your lifestyle and sleeping posture.
Painkillers is not advised as it is short term relief and not targeting your root cause. Get yourself an online consultation where we can discuss the treatment line and do's don'ts. Remember this imabalance can lead to nerve entrapment in the longer run if not taken care timely.
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Visit us or get an online consultation for better understanding
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Avoid sleeping on left side, avoid unsupported and prolonged sitting, avoid carrying heavy side bags, apply hot water pack on the left shoulder once a day.
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