I am suffering with cervical problem. In past I have the same, i've undergone some medication. I got relief by that. After 3 years I got the same problem since past 3 months, unable to rotate / tilt my head freely. Starting from my left side of neck - back shoulder - elbow - fingers (complete left side) getting numb / feeling cramped. Suggest me a plan to over come this.

Dr. Bhavesh JaniPhysiotherapist9yrs exp

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Hi Mr. Lybrate-User, I hope my suggestions will help you as you mentioned your problem is a pain in the cervical region with pain radiating to your left upper limb also you have a loss of cervical movement indicating you have cervical disc problem also it needs further investigation I recommend you following 1. Rest and posture correction: take rest if possible for a week and also avoid sitting slouch for a long time and sit on a chair with backrest, straight upright 2. Apply hot pack thrice daily for 15 min 3. Apply local ointment like volini 4. Avoid using too many pillows during sleep 5. Most important is doing head retraction exercise (google it) in lying in bed as well as sitting on a chair every two hourly in the day for a week if no improvement in one week than suggest you to consult a local physiotherapist for further help. If you show improvement then continue for another two weeks thank you.  

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