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What Causes Severe Pain And Stiffness At The Back Of The Neck?
Question: I am having severe pain and stiffness in the back of my neck. It is from base of skull down through shoulders really bad also headache it started yesterday on one side and has moved to complete neck and upper shoulders.
I have had spinal meningitis in 2009
I have had spinal meningitis in 2009
Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxant will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The severe pain and stiffness at the back of the neck is likely to be due to a muscle spasm. This needs an oral muscle relaxant in combination with a pain killer for relief. You need to consult your physician to get these prescribed. Right now you can start doing a hot compress in the area and avoid using a pillow. Applying a local muscle relaxant gel will also help.
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
Muscle relaxant will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The severe pain and stiffness at the back of the neck is likely to be due to a muscle spasm. This needs an oral muscle relaxant in combination with a pain killer for relief. You need to consult your physician to get these prescribed. Right now you can start doing a hot compress in the area and avoid using a pillow. Applying a local muscle relaxant gel will also help.
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
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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