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Suggest Treatment For Neck Tightness And Pain
Question: I am still have neck tightness. My thought is it is due to need to lay flat and heal. Do you feel my head posture while sleeping a night is the cause of the problem? If so, is there a pillow you recommend?
Brief Answer:
Avoid using a pillow.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent tightness in the neck is due to abnormal neck posture and less flexibility of the neck muscles. It is best to avoid using any pillow and improvise your posture while watching TV or working on computer. You need to do some neck isometric exercises regularly to maintain the strength of your neck muscles so that the problem is not recurrent.
If you cannot avoid using a pillow then you should use a very thin and soft pillow of thickness not more than 2 inches.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Avoid using a pillow.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent tightness in the neck is due to abnormal neck posture and less flexibility of the neck muscles. It is best to avoid using any pillow and improvise your posture while watching TV or working on computer. You need to do some neck isometric exercises regularly to maintain the strength of your neck muscles so that the problem is not recurrent.
If you cannot avoid using a pillow then you should use a very thin and soft pillow of thickness not more than 2 inches.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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