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Do’s and don’ts for neck pain:
do’s
•do turn to one side while getting up from supine position.
•use hot pack for your neck.
•use towel roll under the neck during supine lying.
•use pillow of normal thickness in side lying position.
•do isometrics for neck.
•arms should be supported in one of the three positions: •™ hands in pocket ™
•hands on thighs/or on table. •™ hand behind back with elbow straight.
•in order to avoid holding the head in the same position ...more
do’s
•do turn to one side while getting up from supine position.
•use hot pack for your neck.
•use towel roll under the neck during supine lying.
•use pillow of normal thickness in side lying position.
•do isometrics for neck.
•arms should be supported in one of the three positions: •™ hands in pocket ™
•hands on thighs/or on table. •™ hand behind back with elbow straight.
•in order to avoid holding the head in the same position ...more
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Delhi
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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.
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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.
more
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Guwahati
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Asked for male, 45 years old from Gurgaon
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Do x-ray of cervical spines. 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 th...more
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 th...more
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Asked for male, 40 years old from Pune
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First do an x-ray of cervical spines. 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 s...more
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 s...more
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Asked for male, 74 years old from Samastipur
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Regards Lybrate user. Compressive myelopathy refers to pressure on the spinal cord leading to secondary effects of weakness and/or numbness. Compression is likely in neck and back with potential weakening of upper and lower extremities respectively. As the weakness persists with reduced sensation from the limbs, co-ordinated effort of muscles and balance becomes difficult. So increased risk for falling may occur. One is recommended to consult a neurophysician or neurosurgeon to discuss potential...more
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Giridih
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Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.
M...more
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.
M...more
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Patna
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