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What Causes Severe Neck Strain?

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Posted on Mon, 8 May 2017
Question: Hello Doctor,

I have this regular neck strain in the lower neck between the shoulders. I have taken 5 sittings of physiotherapist but no improvements yet. Could you please suggest what alternatives should we go for.

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XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take paainkillers, muscle relaxants ,and exercises.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX , I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Regular neck strain is generally due to poor posture- like working on computers for a long time. For this physiotherapy alone is not sufficient.
I suggest pain killers, muscle relaxants , hot fomentation for few days followed by Isometric neck Exercises( strengthening exercises for the neck).Also keep stretching your neck in between working.
I hope this will resolve your problem. If not then it is advisable to consult your orthopedic surgeon.
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
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What Causes Severe Neck Strain?

Brief Answer: Take paainkillers, muscle relaxants ,and exercises. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX , I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Regular neck strain is generally due to poor posture- like working on computers for a long time. For this physiotherapy alone is not sufficient. I suggest pain killers, muscle relaxants , hot fomentation for few days followed by Isometric neck Exercises( strengthening exercises for the neck).Also keep stretching your neck in between working. I hope this will resolve your problem. If not then it is advisable to consult your orthopedic surgeon. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.