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Suggest Treatment For Tight Neck And Shoulder

I HAD A BROKEN JAW AND NOSE YEARS AGO ON THE RIGHT SIDE, NOW WITH MUCH STRESS AND GUM CHEWING AND I THINK OVER USING THE JAW FROM TONGUE CLEANING I HAVE TMJ FLARED UP, AM ON VALIUM AND ANTI INFLAMATORY MEDS, USING HEAT AND JUST GETTING DISCOURAGED. ALSO EATING SOFT FOODS. I KNOW LESS STRESS WILL HELP, TIGHT NECK AND SHOULDER ALL THE TIME. JUST HARD TO KNOW HOW LONG THIS WILL TAKE TO HEAL BECAUSE OF MY INJURIES?
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

It may be due to neck sprain.

For that you can take tablet acetaminophen.

Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally.

Heating pads also helps.

Do regular physical therapy.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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Suggest Treatment For Tight Neck And Shoulder

Hello, It may be due to neck sprain. For that you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads also helps. Do regular physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician