Hello doctor for past two weeks I have a sprain in my left neck and shoulders. Is it because of muscle weakness. How can I get through it please suggest.
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Hello sir you have to do rest and hot fermentation if don't get relief consult with a good physiotherapist near by take treatment of ift and ultrasound therapy M sure you will get much relief. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or queries. Thanks and regards.
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Hi lybrate-user. This may be a paraspinal spasm in the neck. This is due to your bad posture. Please do cold pack application to reduce the spasm and swelling. Also do consult a orthopedist to rule out any other cause and to get proper pain relief medication and muscle relaxant. After the spasm goes which will go in about 5- 7 days time if you follow the instructions properly then probably you should start strengthening exercises for your neck and improve your posture. This will give a permanent solution to your problem.
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Hi lybrate-user, While neck and shoulder pain can occur due to traumatic injuries or bone degeneration, muscle strain represents the main cause. 1. Relieve Stress: Getting rid of the cause of shoulder and neck pain marks the first step toward healing. Home treatment should begin with rest, a break in an exercise routine and an attempt to address the source of upper-body pain. 2. Releive Pain: Home treatment to reduce inflammation eases pain symptoms. For short-term shoulder and neck pain relief, doctors recommends nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as naproxen and ibuprofen, along with acetaminophen. These medications can be used periodically for chronic pain, but may result in long-term side effects. They are over the counter drugs available without prescription. 3. Hot Cold Compression - You can also consider moist heat and cold compresses safe for either short- or long-term conditions of neck and shoulder pain. Heat applications can come from a hot shower, a hot-water bottle or a reusable heated gel pack. Cold packs can be made with ice, a bag of frozen peas or a chilled gel pack. Patients should alternate 20 minutes of heat with 20 minutes of cold, ending with cold therapy to discourage inflammation. 4. Restore Function: Restore Function Immobilizing the neck for long periods of time will make painful muscular conditions worse. Home treatment to restore muscle strength and flexibility should begin as soon as the initial acute neck and shoulder pain and inflammation have passed, usually within 48 hours of onset. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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