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Could Experiencing Consistent Pain In The Back Of My Neck Especially While Turning My Neck Be Due To A Pinched Nerve?
Question: I am experiencing consistent pain in the back of my neck. It is exacerbated when I turn my head left or right. Is this what a pinched nerve feels like?
Brief Answer:
Could be due to cervical spondylosis or muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your back pain could be due to muscle spasm. Hot compress should provide relief. The vicious cycle of pain and spasm needs to be broken and I would insist you to take paracetamol or acetaminophen 500 mg two tablets together twice or thrice daily for next 3 days. This should ease the problem and make it go away. If it does not, cervical spondylosis could be another cause to consider. I would insist you to get a X Ray of Cervical spine (AP and lateral) done and to see a physical therapist with the reports. Based on the findings he would be able to demonstrate to you proper exercises that should provide relief. Static neck exercises should help.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Could be due to cervical spondylosis or muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your back pain could be due to muscle spasm. Hot compress should provide relief. The vicious cycle of pain and spasm needs to be broken and I would insist you to take paracetamol or acetaminophen 500 mg two tablets together twice or thrice daily for next 3 days. This should ease the problem and make it go away. If it does not, cervical spondylosis could be another cause to consider. I would insist you to get a X Ray of Cervical spine (AP and lateral) done and to see a physical therapist with the reports. Based on the findings he would be able to demonstrate to you proper exercises that should provide relief. Static neck exercises should help.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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