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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Shoulders And Neck
Posted on
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Question : Dear Doctor,
I am getting pain in two shoulders and back side of neck. This is happening regularly since one year. What diet and/or physio/exercises to do to combat such problem. Pls note that my journey of 110 kms daily by vehicle to office and back to quarter.
regards,
I am getting pain in two shoulders and back side of neck. This is happening regularly since one year. What diet and/or physio/exercises to do to combat such problem. Pls note that my journey of 110 kms daily by vehicle to office and back to quarter.
regards,
Brief Answer:
Posture related pain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A continuous pain in the shoulder and neck is likely to be due to the long journey that you are doing daily. You should strictly avoid driving a two wheeler and improvise your posture while sitting and working.
For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscles & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on the neck and shoulder.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals.Do brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Do start with swimming.this will good for most of such pains.
In case the problem persists then do consult an orthopedician for an examination and get proper oral muscle relaxants prescribed.
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
Posture related pain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A continuous pain in the shoulder and neck is likely to be due to the long journey that you are doing daily. You should strictly avoid driving a two wheeler and improvise your posture while sitting and working.
For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscles & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on the neck and shoulder.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals.Do brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Do start with swimming.this will good for most of such pains.
In case the problem persists then do consult an orthopedician for an examination and get proper oral muscle relaxants prescribed.
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
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