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Suggest Treatment For Stiff Neck And Sunburn Sensation On Skin
Question: Well me and my wife have the same thing going on stiff neck and skin feels sunburn but we are not mine is skin on back hers is scalp
Brief Answer:
Can be postural.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It's not uncommon to have stiff neck and sunburn like feeling. These could be posture related or due to muscle sprain. Though self limiting, it need not be underestimated. The sunburn like feeling can be related to decreased fluid and electrolyte intake or Vitamin B 12 deficiency.
You need to correct your posture habits, like appropriate neck position while working on computer, avoiding pillow while sleeping, or while making sudden movements.
I assure you this discomfort will go away unless you do something to aggravate it in your routine. You can even do neck isometric exercises, which you can learn from a physiotherapist near you.
Taking mild pain killers and muscle relaxants will help in relieving the stiffness. You can also do a hot compress in the area for relief.
Rest is the trick here, and specific aforesaid exercises are your only long term insurance. You may benefit from local analgesic gel and frequent stretch breaks at work.
If it still fails to subside have it examined and investigated by your Orthopaedician soon.
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
Can be postural.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It's not uncommon to have stiff neck and sunburn like feeling. These could be posture related or due to muscle sprain. Though self limiting, it need not be underestimated. The sunburn like feeling can be related to decreased fluid and electrolyte intake or Vitamin B 12 deficiency.
You need to correct your posture habits, like appropriate neck position while working on computer, avoiding pillow while sleeping, or while making sudden movements.
I assure you this discomfort will go away unless you do something to aggravate it in your routine. You can even do neck isometric exercises, which you can learn from a physiotherapist near you.
Taking mild pain killers and muscle relaxants will help in relieving the stiffness. You can also do a hot compress in the area for relief.
Rest is the trick here, and specific aforesaid exercises are your only long term insurance. You may benefit from local analgesic gel and frequent stretch breaks at work.
If it still fails to subside have it examined and investigated by your Orthopaedician soon.
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
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