Having Neck Pain. How To Get Relief?

Posted on Tue, 26 Mar 2013

Question: I have been suffering from neck pain for last 1 month.

Answered by Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (30 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query,
You are having pain in neck which is commonly due to muscular spasm, cervical Spondylosis, any kind of trauma, but first we must know the cause of pain.
To comment on your problem please let me know;
1) Is pain on one side or both sides? Is it related to any particular movement of neck
2) Is there any history of trauma of any kind?
3) Have you done any X-ray? If yes, what is the report?
4) Are you taking any medicines along with physiotherapy?
5) What is your job? If desk job, do you take proper posture?
Once I get these details, I can comment in details.
Regards.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (57 minutes later)

Hi Sir,

1) I don't know where is pain. But yes when I move my neck any side (right, left) then I feel pain in muscles.
2) No
3) Yes, but positive report was in my X-ray.
4) No, I am not taking any medicine.
5) Yes, I am doing sitting job but don't know about the posture.

Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (47 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your input,
I have gone through your answers and following are my comment:
1) You said some report was there in x XXXXXXX would require detail; you can scan and send as an attachment.
2) You have muscular pain during movements to left and right, you should continue physiotherapy in the form of SWD (Short wave Diathermy), Ultrasound locally along with neck muscle exercises daily.
3) Analgesic, muscle relaxants along with neurotropic vitamins which you can get prescription after consulting an Orthopedic Surgeon.
4) Please maintain correct posture in sitting job and if you use computer screen it must be at your eye level what we call ergonomic sitting, even during watching TV at home.
Hope this information is useful to you and if there is any doubts please ask me, I will be happy to clarify it.
Regards.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M. D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (56 minutes later)

Thank you so much Sir,

Please suggest me any good orthopedic & from where I can send you scan copy.

Answered by Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

There are many good orthopedic surgeons at your place, it would not be right on my part to name any.Please visit good hospital and you will find suitable doctor.

You can send scan copy of report attached along with your query there is option to attach reports.

Keep me informed about progress.

Regards.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (15 hours later)

Sure Sir,

But there is no option available to attach the reports.

Answered by Dr. Akhilesh Dubey (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

You have a feature to upload the reports/images by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it.

If you are unable to do so, please mail the reports/images to us at YYYY@YYYY with subject as "Attention to Dr. Akhilesh Dubey".

Hope this helps.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar