
Suggest Treatment For Persistent Neck Pain With Headaches

Question: Dear Doctor,
My wife is facing the problem of neck pain. I visited last week to Doctor. When he bent her neck she has a very severe pain and she cried after that Doctor advised for the traction and physiotherapy. We have completed the treatment of 8 days. Meanwhile our doctor has taken advise from Physician and he told she is having tension for some thing.
For 4 days she feels very well after treatment but today she again started the headache. Sir, please tell me what I have to do?
My wife is facing the problem of neck pain. I visited last week to Doctor. When he bent her neck she has a very severe pain and she cried after that Doctor advised for the traction and physiotherapy. We have completed the treatment of 8 days. Meanwhile our doctor has taken advise from Physician and he told she is having tension for some thing.
For 4 days she feels very well after treatment but today she again started the headache. Sir, please tell me what I have to do?
Brief Answer:
She need to continue traction for six weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Your wife is suffering from cervical spondylitis. In this condition there is nerve compression in spine. I have following suggestions for you.
1.She should continue traction for six weeks. Also she should do neck muscle strengthening exercises.
2.She can wear cervical collar during travelling.
3.She should take tablet Gabapin NT one at night time.
For migraine she needs to avoid high protein diets. She can take ciplar tablet one daily .
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
She need to continue traction for six weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Your wife is suffering from cervical spondylitis. In this condition there is nerve compression in spine. I have following suggestions for you.
1.She should continue traction for six weeks. Also she should do neck muscle strengthening exercises.
2.She can wear cervical collar during travelling.
3.She should take tablet Gabapin NT one at night time.
For migraine she needs to avoid high protein diets. She can take ciplar tablet one daily .
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank You doctor. We will try your suggestions.
Brief Answer:
Need to do physiotherapy for at least 3 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Cervical spondylitis takes some time in improving.You will need patience. Do not change therapy or doctor multiple time.
Thanks
Need to do physiotherapy for at least 3 months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Cervical spondylitis takes some time in improving.You will need patience. Do not change therapy or doctor multiple time.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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