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Suggest Treatment For Severe Neck Pain Radiating Towards Head And Shoulder

Posted on Fri, 27 Nov 2015

Question: I have a severe neck pain. Four days ago I woke up after having the heater all night and went outside; on a chilly morning.

The pain stretches from the bottom of my head to the neck and part of the shoulder. The pain has not gone away.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
likely to be due to muscle spasm

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Sir

The pain is likely to be due to muscle spasm. Excessive exposure to cold especially chilly weather outside may still prolong the spasm..

I would suggest you the following

1. Sleep on firm surface and avoid using pillow

2. Hot water fomentation either by using hot water bag or cloth soaked in hot water will be helpful

3. Analgesis like Ibuprofen along with skeletal muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone will be helpful

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Shobha XXXXXXX

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar