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What Causes Neck Stiffness, Tightness In Calves And Lower Back Pain?
I recently had neck stiffness from bulging disc in my neck. Don t know if tightness in calves and pain in lower back have anything to do with neck. If I bend down n then stand up my calves ache. I am a pretty active person however have not been to gym or played tennis since my neck a month and a half ago
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
After going through your description the most likely cause seems to be severe muscle spasm of neck and back leading to difficulty in bending movement. My advice for you would be –
1. Take rest preferably in lying down position and avoid prolong sitting and exercise.
2. Hot water fomentation has a soothing effect on stiff muscle.
3. I would like to treat you with Tab.Thiosaps A8 along with local gel like Flexabenz. Since these are prescription drugs you may have to contact your local doctor.
4. For early recovery you may have Physiotherapy in form of short wave diathermy and TENS.
It usually takes 3-5 days time for stiff muscles to relax.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
After going through your description the most likely cause seems to be severe muscle spasm of neck and back leading to difficulty in bending movement. My advice for you would be –
1. Take rest preferably in lying down position and avoid prolong sitting and exercise.
2. Hot water fomentation has a soothing effect on stiff muscle.
3. I would like to treat you with Tab.Thiosaps A8 along with local gel like Flexabenz. Since these are prescription drugs you may have to contact your local doctor.
4. For early recovery you may have Physiotherapy in form of short wave diathermy and TENS.
It usually takes 3-5 days time for stiff muscles to relax.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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