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Bone and Orthopedic Conditions
Question #10764
1 year ago
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Still have neck pain after two and a half months

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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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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1 year 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
1 year 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

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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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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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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