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I Have Neck And Back Pain On My Left Side
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Tue, 4 Jun 2019
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Question : I have neck and back pain on my left side and my physiotherapist puts me on a cervical traction machine that pulls my neck for 10 minutes. Today I had a different physio therapist who put me on the machine for 20 minutes and now my right side hurts a lot when initially had no problems. Do you know what it could be?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to the stretching.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the right side can be due to the stretching and muscle spasm due to an undue stretch. You can do a hot compress and apply a local analgesic gel for relief. In case the pain is persistent then you can also take an oral muscle relaxant for relief. You can also avoid using a pillow and avoid neck traction till the pain subsides completely.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to the stretching.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the right side can be due to the stretching and muscle spasm due to an undue stretch. You can do a hot compress and apply a local analgesic gel for relief. In case the pain is persistent then you can also take an oral muscle relaxant for relief. You can also avoid using a pillow and avoid neck traction till the pain subsides completely.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How can i know whether it is serious or it is minor? if it is minor how long could it take to heal
Brief Answer:
MRI scan can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
To find if it is any serious issue it is best to get an MRI scan of the neck done. If minor it should heal in 5-7 days with rest and hot compress.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
MRI scan can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
To find if it is any serious issue it is best to get an MRI scan of the neck done. If minor it should heal in 5-7 days with rest and hot compress.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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