Compressed nerve treatment option. Radiating pain in left hand (herniated disc at c6-c7 level. Index finger numbness. Taking neurobion forte, goldcal hd and gabapin nt 100.
After one month pain decreased but index finger and thumb numbness still exists.
Try a few basic exercises to strengthen and supporting muscles. Repeat each exercise a few times, then increase the number of repetitions as the exercise gets easier. A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return the head to a neutral position.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
3. Neck tilt (side-to-side)
lean your head down towards either shoulder, leading with the ear.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to the center and repeat on the other shoulder.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
4. Neck turn
turn your head to one side as far as it remains comfortable, being sure to keep your chin at a level height.
Tense your neck muscles for 5 seconds.
Return the head to a central position.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Repeat this exercise 5 times on each side.
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