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What Causes Tight Sensation In The Neck And Shoulders?

I have been experiencing tightness in my neck, this started 4 days after having sex which was protected although oral was not, today is the 27th day after and the pain persist, a few days agoit spread to my shoulders but that was only for a day. Could this mean I have been infected ?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Neck pain especially if it is worse on movement or touch is very likely is due to muscular problems. In some cases the pain due to muscular strain can last even for weeks. It might be helpful to use local warm compresses to relax the muscles and also have paracetamol and ibuprofen.

If no improvement in a week or any worsening you will need to see a doctor to make sure of the cause and if the cause is muscular then a physiotherapist might be of help to give you exercises that will help muscles relax.

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

Take care

Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tight Sensation In The Neck And Shoulders?

Hello, Neck pain especially if it is worse on movement or touch is very likely is due to muscular problems. In some cases the pain due to muscular strain can last even for weeks. It might be helpful to use local warm compresses to relax the muscles and also have paracetamol and ibuprofen. If no improvement in a week or any worsening you will need to see a doctor to make sure of the cause and if the cause is muscular then a physiotherapist might be of help to give you exercises that will help muscles relax. I hope I have answered to your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician