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What Is The Remedy For Stiffness In My Neck?

I am schedule for a mri today, I have been having a lot of stiffness in my neck very painfull when I turn my heas side to side, my right shoulder blade is very sore and my right shoulder is very stiff, I can t even scratch my back. I am very afraid that i may have to take off from work. Is their any other solution for me? I have been going to therapy since Nov. and It isn t helping
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
X ray & MRI of the cervical spine can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Is The Remedy For Stiffness In My Neck?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray & MRI of the cervical spine can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.