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Will Taking Ibuprofen Help Treat Stiffness Of Neck?
my son has a severe stiff neck so much so that he cannot turn his face. I have given him strong ibuprofen and a a heatrub and hopefully he can move a bit without any pain but should I go and see a doctor about it and I am wondering what exactly is it?
Wed, 3 May 2017
Thank you for your question.
The basic reason for neck stiffness is the spasm of muscles which surrounds the neck to protect the spine after a trauma or a Spinal injury.
Ibuprofen is an antiinflammatory agent and hence will not help
Flexon MR 500mg thrice a day will relieve your son's pain as it contains paracetamol, a muscle relaxant and an antiinflammatory.
To answer your second question Yes you should definitely go see a Dr as the reason for the spasm has to be investigated.
As you have not provided me with enough history as to how and when the stiffness happened I am afraid I will not be able to help you although I will say that the commonly it is due to trauma or cervical spondylosis
I hope your son feels better
The basic reason for neck stiffness is the spasm of muscles which surrounds the neck to protect the spine after a trauma or a Spinal injury.
Ibuprofen is an antiinflammatory agent and hence will not help
Flexon MR 500mg thrice a day will relieve your son's pain as it contains paracetamol, a muscle relaxant and an antiinflammatory.
To answer your second question Yes you should definitely go see a Dr as the reason for the spasm has to be investigated.
As you have not provided me with enough history as to how and when the stiffness happened I am afraid I will not be able to help you although I will say that the commonly it is due to trauma or cervical spondylosis
I hope your son feels better
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