What Should I Do To Relieve Severe Sprain In The Neck, Back And Ribs Region?

Posted on Tue, 26 Mar 2024

Question: Since Monday evening (21st May, 2018) I am having a very bad sprain in right XXXXXXX of the body (neck, little bit back and ribs portion). I have taken Dicloran A 5 tablets but did not get any relief. Today (24th May, 2018) I have started Flexura D.

Could you please advise what should I do? Also, what is the reason for getting the sprain as I did not do any sudden movement, I was just sitting on my chair doing work.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
acute muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have read your query thoroughly.

* Seems to be due to acute muscle spasm ( which can be possible without any
sudden movement ).

Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Pain - type, radiation if any where.
2. Associated difficulty in breathing, neck movements if any.

Till you revert back with answers, primary relief with

ice application and deep breathing exercises can be obtained.

Awaiting for your response.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (20 minutes later)

Thank you very much Doctor.

Please see below further specifications:

(1) I am having trouble at the time of movement. For example, not able to tilt my neck. A little movement activates the pain. Specially when I get up from the bed I am having a lot of difficulty as I am not able to get up.

(2) The pain is in the neck (front), back portion of neck and downwards in the ribs portion. If I move my neck the pain spreads everywhere.

Thanks & Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for the details.

* So these things, confirm this more as acute cervical muscle spasm as discussed.
* Additional guidelines here for better recovery

- Alternate application of heating pad and ice each for 5 minutes every 3 hourly.
- Local application of analgesic spray or ointment rubbing with gentle hands 3
times a day.
- Continue Flexura D to be taken 2 times a day after meals preferably with antacid
tablet to avoid gastric problems.

- Consume plenty of liquids.
- Avoid sudden jerky movements.
- Avoid stress, anxiety.
- Avoid smoking if doing.

* Follow up after 24 hours about the progress or early as per the requirement.

Wish you fine recovery.
Take care.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (23 minutes later)

Just one thing Doctor, I am working so application of heating pad and ice, analgesic spray can be possible in morning and evening only. Is there anything else I can do to get rid of the pain while working or I have to take rest only? Also, I would not prefer to do rest as it gets very difficult to get up from the bed because of the pain.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You can use heating pad and ice pack while home, take analgesic spray with you at work place.

It is not recommended that you do total bed rest, which will make late recovery.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (26 hours later)

Hello Doctor,

Hope you are doing good.

To update you, I applied heating pad yesterday and applying analgesic spray (Moov spray) and also taking Flexura D. The pain has reduced a bit but still not able to tilt neck fully and feling pain in the right side.

Please advise what should I do on the weekend? Should I continue with what you told or something else?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Welcome for follow up.

* As the pain is reducing, will be able to tilt the neck within some time period of
3-4 days probably.
* Additional guidelines for weekend

- Continue current medications.
- Apply round the clock ice pack and heating pad every 4 hourly for best relief.
- Take a thin pillow when resting.
- Avoid sudden jerky movements.

- Avoid prolong computer work or XXXXXXX handling.
- Intake of turmeric powder in skimmed milk and honey will help to support via
anti microbial property and fight against possible internal inflammation.

* Feel free to ask further doubts.

*** Let me know in between if there is any type of skin redness or warm area appearing at the painful site.

Wish you fine weekend ahead.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (26 minutes later)

I will take care of all these things. Hope it gets better by Sunday.

Wish you too a very happy weekend.

Sure I'll inform you, if it shows then it signifies what?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes if there is redness or hot skin means internal inflammation process is turning into possible pus, so I have told.

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng