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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Neck And Upper Back
Question: Sunday (yesterday) around 1PM I began experiencing neck and upper back pain. It has caused headaches and difficulty moving. I didn't feel any pain the day before, haven't been sleeping difficulty, and didn't do much physical activity on Saturday. Between noon and 1 yesterday I spent some time chasing around a 2 year old, but typically if I over exert myself with playing with my nieces and nephews I don't feel any muscle aches until the next day. I figured sleep would make me feel better but I'm still having upper back and neck pain today. Other than ice and rest is there anything I can do? I'm supposed to be flying across the county on Friday and really need to be able to move my neck by then.
Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis leading to Cervical muscle spasm at the back of the neck and head.
Apply hot packs to the affected region. Take Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day after meals and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days. Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow.
Perform neck extension exercises from a Physiotherapist.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Cervical spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis leading to Cervical muscle spasm at the back of the neck and head.
Apply hot packs to the affected region. Take Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day after meals and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days. Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow.
Perform neck extension exercises from a Physiotherapist.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
It looks like the medications you suggested all need prescriptions. Would I need to go into my primary physician for this? Is there any over the counter alternative?
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen, Rabeprazole
Detailed Answer:
The are prescription medicines.
You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day for 5 days available over the counter.
Ibuprofen, Rabeprazole
Detailed Answer:
The are prescription medicines.
You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day for 5 days available over the counter.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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