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Can Soreness In The Neck And Popping Sensation While Moving The Neck Be Medically Cured?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Feb 2022
Question: For several weeks my sisters neck has been sore and now when she turns her head her neck it makes a popping sound..is it just tight muscles or does she need to get it looked at by a doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It seems that your sister might be having Cervical spondylitis. A clinical examination by an orthopedist is needed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes.
Following investigations may be helpful:-
1. MRI of cervical spine
2. C-Reactive protein
3. S. Calcium
4. Vitamin D3 levels
5. RA factor
6. HLA-B27
A pain killer like Ibuprofen along a muscle relaxant like Thiocolchicoside twice daily after meals along with Omeprazole 20 mg once a day will help in relief from her symptoms. Hot fomentation along with local application of pain relieving gel will have added benefits. Do not massage.
Further medical management can be planned according to the clinical evaluation by your doctor.

I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (48 minutes later)
So she should be using heat to help it? Can she use the moist heating pads you put in the microwave? Why is massage not good for it.. it has given her some relief.. is this stress related? How long will this usually take to go away? Does stretching exercise help like yoga?? ThNkz so much!!!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hot fomentation can be helpful.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid strong massaging as it may further increase the injury.
Duration of symptoms depend upon the extent of the disease. Yoga or any other form of exercise should be done only after consulting your orthopedist.

I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Can Soreness In The Neck And Popping Sensation While Moving The Neck Be Medically Cured?

Brief Answer: Clinical examination is needed. Detailed Answer: Hi, It seems that your sister might be having Cervical spondylitis. A clinical examination by an orthopedist is needed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes. Following investigations may be helpful:- 1. MRI of cervical spine 2. C-Reactive protein 3. S. Calcium 4. Vitamin D3 levels 5. RA factor 6. HLA-B27 A pain killer like Ibuprofen along a muscle relaxant like Thiocolchicoside twice daily after meals along with Omeprazole 20 mg once a day will help in relief from her symptoms. Hot fomentation along with local application of pain relieving gel will have added benefits. Do not massage. Further medical management can be planned according to the clinical evaluation by your doctor. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.