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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Neck Be Treated?

i had a painful stiff neck 5 days ago and it relaxed with a pain killer shot. today i woke up to a feeling of the same stiff neck and till evening, it feels the same. same area on the same sidd of the neck as before.have taken mysopaz but i dont feel a change, any fast relief medication please.. i dont want to be down again. im worried about getting to sleep and waking up to more pain
Sat, 7 Jul 2018
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Kindly do the following to overcome stiff neck what you are experiencing.
1. Take analgesic with muscle relaxant medication containing Diclofenac with Chloroxazone twice daily after food.
2. Apply analgesic gel over the affected area as a thin layer thrice daily. Do not massage or rub after applying analgesic gel.
3. Sleep using thin pillow till the stiffness subsides.
Gradually, you should feel better and be back to normal.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Neck Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Kindly do the following to overcome stiff neck what you are experiencing. 1. Take analgesic with muscle relaxant medication containing Diclofenac with Chloroxazone twice daily after food. 2. Apply analgesic gel over the affected area as a thin layer thrice daily. Do not massage or rub after applying analgesic gel. 3. Sleep using thin pillow till the stiffness subsides. Gradually, you should feel better and be back to normal. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.