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How Can Neck Pain Be Treated?

I have neck pain that radiates down my neck to my arms and hands. My MRI shows facet degenerative/ hypertrophic changes. There is mild narrowing due to suggested arthropathy. My orthopedic doctor says that the narrowing is too mild to be treated with a shot of prednisone. hence, I m still in pain.
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Hello,
I have gone through your question and I would suggest you consult some physiotherapist for neck muscle strengthening exercises.
You should also maintain a proper posture.
For pain management you can apply hot water bag or take tab etoricoxib.
You can mange pain with pain killers but for long term management only thing which can help you is regular exercise, that too only after consulting physiotherapist.
Do only those exercises which he tells after examining you accordingly.

Currently there is only mild narrowing which can be managed by exercise and calcium supplements.

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Dr Sajal Singh
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How Can Neck Pain Be Treated?

Hello, I have gone through your question and I would suggest you consult some physiotherapist for neck muscle strengthening exercises. You should also maintain a proper posture. For pain management you can apply hot water bag or take tab etoricoxib. You can mange pain with pain killers but for long term management only thing which can help you is regular exercise, that too only after consulting physiotherapist. Do only those exercises which he tells after examining you accordingly. Currently there is only mild narrowing which can be managed by exercise and calcium supplements. Thanks for writing us. Hope I answered your query well. Feel free to write to us for any other query or follow up. Regards Dr Sajal Singh