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Suggest Remedies For Strained Neck And Upper Back
Question: I have strained my neck and upper back. Is their an exercise to help the pain.
took off work today - need to do good exercise to relieve pain
How long will it take to get an answer?
took off work today - need to do good exercise to relieve pain
How long will it take to get an answer?
Brief Answer:
Following advice for strain neck/upper back...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have just received your query and will try to help you ease the pain as following.
By the way, I am sorry for the health problem you are going through.
Apart taking aspirin for the pain due to neck/upper back strain, I advise as following:
- apply warm clothing to help relax the muscles
- massage with olive oil can also help
- apply analgesic patches or cream locally
- can take other oral analgesic medications as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to ease the pain
- place a pillow under your neck to align your head and neck when lying down
It will take a couple of days for betterment. If no improvement or if the symptoms will get worse, then, should consult with your doctor or go to ER immediately.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Following advice for strain neck/upper back...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have just received your query and will try to help you ease the pain as following.
By the way, I am sorry for the health problem you are going through.
Apart taking aspirin for the pain due to neck/upper back strain, I advise as following:
- apply warm clothing to help relax the muscles
- massage with olive oil can also help
- apply analgesic patches or cream locally
- can take other oral analgesic medications as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to ease the pain
- place a pillow under your neck to align your head and neck when lying down
It will take a couple of days for betterment. If no improvement or if the symptoms will get worse, then, should consult with your doctor or go to ER immediately.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Did ask for appt. with my Doctor. Waiting for answer to request for appt.. Was hoping for some sort of exercise as I work in the health care industry and must not miss another day at work.Thank you for your input.
Brief Answer:
Once again, no movement if no betterment after straining....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
As the neck is strained, no movement is recommended, including any type of exercise.
I understand your worries for the work, however, I repeat again, in cases of strain, we do not recommend movement until betterment.
Take care!
Dr.Albana
Once again, no movement if no betterment after straining....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
As the neck is strained, no movement is recommended, including any type of exercise.
I understand your worries for the work, however, I repeat again, in cases of strain, we do not recommend movement until betterment.
Take care!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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