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Bone and Orthopedic Conditions
Question #10764
321 days ago
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Still have neck pain after two and a half months - #10764

Anwesha Modi

2 months back I had an angry episode and I pulled my own hair. After that I had severe neck pain that I was unable to move my neck much. Slowly the pain decreased. And it now has come to a point where it is not decreasing further. The pain is constant for a month or maybe more. I have tried several medicines and treatment but none of them helped. The orthopedic suggested me traction but it made my pain worse.

Age: 20
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Dr. Zahir Zolih
I am a General Practitioner who kind of lives on the frontline of everything, really. From sneezes to serious stuff, I handle a mix of it all—and weirdly, that’s what I love about being a GP. I get to see newborns coming in for their first jabs, and then later that day maybe I'm talking through meds with someone who's managing diabetes or heart disease for years. There’s a lot of variety, which keeps me on my toes—nothing ever feels too routine. Most days, I’m diving into a bit of everything—diagnosing infections, keeping an eye on chronic conditions like asthma or hypertension, helping folks plan their health goals, or sometimes just being a good listener when they need to vent. Preventive care’s a big deal for me. I like to catch things early, before they grow into something more serious. Sometimes all it takes is one small observation or something a patient casually mentions—and that changes everything. What I try to do is treat people, not charts. It's about who they are, what matters to them, and what really works in their life—not just what the textbook says. Every treatment plan I make is adjusted based on the real-world challenges each person’s facing. I also explain stuff in plain language. Like, no jargon for the sake of sounding clever. If someone doesn’t understand their condition, how can they take care of themself properly? Oh, and I do my best to keep learning constantly. Medicine doesn’t pause, right? Whether it’s a new guideline, research update or clinical tool—I keep checking, reading, taking notes (sometimes at midnight, honestly). All of this helps me feel confident that what I’m offering isn’t outdated or guesswork. What keeps me going is the trust people place in me. Being someone’s go-to doctor, knowing they’ll come to me when they’re worried or confused—that’s a big responsibility. But also kinda a gift. I don’t just see symptoms, I see stories—and I get to be part of their health journey from day one to who-knows-when. It's not perfect, and yeah, sometimes I feel I missed something or could’ve said something better. But I’m always trying, always caring, and I’m really here—for all of it.
321 days ago
5

It seems like you present pain score is like 4or 5 out of 10

My advice is to apply Diclogel gently over the skin and apply milk hot ( hot bag or hot water dipped cotton cloth) will get you further relief

Try this twice daily regularly for 3 weeks

Can you pleas mention which type of treatment you tried? Like medicine? And have you tried physiotherapy ?

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Anwesha Modi
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320 days ago

Pain is in around left side of my neck. It aches when my muscles are streched. Also an orthopedic has already diagnosed me with cervical spine C5-6,and torticollis.

Anwesha Modi
Client
321 days ago

I have tried ultrasound therapy, TENS, heat, needles, traction, massage and medicines like powergesic, cobadex czs and zix mr. But nothing seems to work

Dr. Zahir Zolih
I am a General Practitioner who kind of lives on the frontline of everything, really. From sneezes to serious stuff, I handle a mix of it all—and weirdly, that’s what I love about being a GP. I get to see newborns coming in for their first jabs, and then later that day maybe I'm talking through meds with someone who's managing diabetes or heart disease for years. There’s a lot of variety, which keeps me on my toes—nothing ever feels too routine. Most days, I’m diving into a bit of everything—diagnosing infections, keeping an eye on chronic conditions like asthma or hypertension, helping folks plan their health goals, or sometimes just being a good listener when they need to vent. Preventive care’s a big deal for me. I like to catch things early, before they grow into something more serious. Sometimes all it takes is one small observation or something a patient casually mentions—and that changes everything. What I try to do is treat people, not charts. It's about who they are, what matters to them, and what really works in their life—not just what the textbook says. Every treatment plan I make is adjusted based on the real-world challenges each person’s facing. I also explain stuff in plain language. Like, no jargon for the sake of sounding clever. If someone doesn’t understand their condition, how can they take care of themself properly? Oh, and I do my best to keep learning constantly. Medicine doesn’t pause, right? Whether it’s a new guideline, research update or clinical tool—I keep checking, reading, taking notes (sometimes at midnight, honestly). All of this helps me feel confident that what I’m offering isn’t outdated or guesswork. What keeps me going is the trust people place in me. Being someone’s go-to doctor, knowing they’ll come to me when they’re worried or confused—that’s a big responsibility. But also kinda a gift. I don’t just see symptoms, I see stories—and I get to be part of their health journey from day one to who-knows-when. It's not perfect, and yeah, sometimes I feel I missed something or could’ve said something better. But I’m always trying, always caring, and I’m really here—for all of it.
321 days ago
5

Okay good , it seems like you have tried much in last 2 months. And still persisting pain means there may developed some contusion over muscles or around the blood vessels or nerve. As the severe pain reduced and not radiating to upper limbs means it not much serious now.

I think it’s manageable by some more conservative means and it takes time

Used Powerbeats tablet or transdermal patch ?

And can you pleas explain exact location of pain and is it aggravated in any position ? And the pain increasing on palpating over that are or not ?

So I can help you further. Have done X-ray ?

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Dr. Zahir Zolih
I am a General Practitioner who kind of lives on the frontline of everything, really. From sneezes to serious stuff, I handle a mix of it all—and weirdly, that’s what I love about being a GP. I get to see newborns coming in for their first jabs, and then later that day maybe I'm talking through meds with someone who's managing diabetes or heart disease for years. There’s a lot of variety, which keeps me on my toes—nothing ever feels too routine. Most days, I’m diving into a bit of everything—diagnosing infections, keeping an eye on chronic conditions like asthma or hypertension, helping folks plan their health goals, or sometimes just being a good listener when they need to vent. Preventive care’s a big deal for me. I like to catch things early, before they grow into something more serious. Sometimes all it takes is one small observation or something a patient casually mentions—and that changes everything. What I try to do is treat people, not charts. It's about who they are, what matters to them, and what really works in their life—not just what the textbook says. Every treatment plan I make is adjusted based on the real-world challenges each person’s facing. I also explain stuff in plain language. Like, no jargon for the sake of sounding clever. If someone doesn’t understand their condition, how can they take care of themself properly? Oh, and I do my best to keep learning constantly. Medicine doesn’t pause, right? Whether it’s a new guideline, research update or clinical tool—I keep checking, reading, taking notes (sometimes at midnight, honestly). All of this helps me feel confident that what I’m offering isn’t outdated or guesswork. What keeps me going is the trust people place in me. Being someone’s go-to doctor, knowing they’ll come to me when they’re worried or confused—that’s a big responsibility. But also kinda a gift. I don’t just see symptoms, I see stories—and I get to be part of their health journey from day one to who-knows-when. It's not perfect, and yeah, sometimes I feel I missed something or could’ve said something better. But I’m always trying, always caring, and I’m really here—for all of it.
320 days ago
5

Thanks for your reply

Considering Tortocollis, You don’t have pain on pressing over the site or not feeing muscle stiffness or tightness means your getting Cured. Now you have to wait patiently with some conservative managements :-

1. Not give much stress over the neck (use soft neck pillows/ use Neck collar) 2. Apply Diclogel over the site and then apply Hot water bag/ cotton over neck after 3-4 minutes 3. Use Powergesic transdermal patch over neck every 2nd day And you will feel the difference

If not then please consider to do MRI

Since there is no radiating pain to arms, then there is less chance for Nerve problems but still it’s better to do MRI-Neck as next step to find out exact reason (C5-C6 -> Herniation or any other disk or soft tissue issue )

with regards Dr.Zahir Zolih

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Dr. Bharat Joshi
I’m a periodontist and academician with a strong clinical and teaching background. Over the last 4 years and 8 months, I’ve been actively involved in dental education, guiding students at multiple levels including dental hygienist, BDS, and MDS programs. Currently, I serve as a Reader at MMCDSR in Ambala, Haryana—a role that allows me to merge my academic passion with hands-on experience. Clinically, I’ve been practicing dentistry for the past 12 years. From routine procedures like scaling and root planing to more advanced cases involving grafts, biopsies, and implant surgeries. Honestly, I still find joy in doing a simple RCT when it’s needed. It’s not just about the procedure but making sure the patient feels comfortable and safe. Academically, I have 26 research publications to my credit. I’m on the editorial boards of the Archives of Dental Research and Journal of Dental Research and Oral Health, and I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing manuscripts—from case reports to meta-analyses and even book reviews. I was honored to receive the “Best Editor” award by Innovative Publications, and Athena Publications recognized me as an “excellent reviewer,” which honestly came as a bit of a surprise! In 2025, I had the opportunity to present a guest lecture in Italy on traumatic oral lesions. Sharing my work and learning from peers globally has been incredibly fulfilling. Outside academics and clinics, I’ve also worked in the pharmaceutical sector as a Drug Safety Associate for about 3 years, focusing on pharmacovigilance. That role really sharpened my attention to detail and deepened my understanding of drug interactions and adverse effects. My goal is to keep learning, and give every patient and student my absolute best.
320 days ago
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Hello dear Please follow below instructions Physiotherapy ( mild) twice a day for half hour daily Tab etorocoxeb or voveron xr for temporary relief Neck exercises Crp level Kindly consult orthopedetian if no improvement occurs in 1 month Regards

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Given the history and persistence of your symptoms, it seems like you might be dealing with a muscle strain or potentially even a cervical radiculopathy, which is a problem affecting the nerves in your neck. Pulling your hair could have caused some trauma to the cervical spine or the muscles and ligaments supporting it. Commonly, muscle strains from such activities can create a cycle of pain and tension that persists beyond the initial injury, particularly if not addressed correctly initially. Since you mention medication and treatments haven’t helped, it’s important to consider some structured approaches towards recovery. Firstly, it’s critical to avoid any maneuvers that have previously worsened your symptoms, like traction. Restoring normal movement patterns and gently strengthening neck muscles could be essential. Physical therapy tailored for neck pain, involving exercises to improve posture, flexibility, and strength, might prove beneficial. You might also benefit from techniques such as manual therapy, where a therapist uses their hands to manipulate and move your muscles and joints. Make sure to communicate changes in symptoms to a healthcare provider, as they need to track any signs of nerve involvement, such as numbness or tingling in your arms or hands, which might warrant further imaging like an MRI. Ergonomic modifications, such as ensuring your workspace is set up to minimize neck strain, can also be part of long-term management. Over-the-counter pain relief should be used cautiously and as advised, just to manage pain effectively without overuse. Lastly, engaging in relaxation techniques—such as mindfulness or deep breathing exercises—can sometimes help ease muscle tension stemming from stress or injury. If symptoms do not gradually improve with these conservative measures, it’s prudent to follow up with a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management.

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