Brief Answer:
Possibility of cervical radiculopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,

From he description that you have provided, your mother seems to have symptoms pertaining to cervical radiculopathy.
I would suggest you to do the following:

- Consult with an orthopedician in your local area and get done some basic investigations to look for the exact site and cause of cervical radiculopathy.

- Limit any form of strenuous activities like lifting heavy weights, sleeping in bad postures etc.

- Discuss with a physiotherapist about possible exercise techniques which will help in reducing the symptoms.

- Also can consider ice or heat application over the area of neck.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback.

Regards

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