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Is Warm Compress Or Is Cold Compress Effective In Treatment Of Sore Neck?
Question: Should I use warm or cold compress on a sore neck area?
Beside the sore neck, at the top of the spine within my neck it sometimes has a tingling sensation.
Beside the sore neck, at the top of the spine within my neck it sometimes has a tingling sensation.
Brief Answer:
Warm compress.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. It is usually a warm compress that will help a sore neck. Apply every couple of hours. I would also suggest trying a firm pillow to sleep if you haven't already tried this. Paracetamol and ibuprofen for any pain.
The tingling in your neck may indicate nerve entrapment. I suggest you have an MRI of your cervical spine to investigate.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Warm compress.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. It is usually a warm compress that will help a sore neck. Apply every couple of hours. I would also suggest trying a firm pillow to sleep if you haven't already tried this. Paracetamol and ibuprofen for any pain.
The tingling in your neck may indicate nerve entrapment. I suggest you have an MRI of your cervical spine to investigate.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Kerry Pottinger
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist
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