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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Neck Due To Bad Posture While Sleeping
Question: I slept wrong about 2 weeks ago and woke up with a sore neck on the right side. The soreness is still there but not as bad as it was. Also, every so often I have a tingling sensation in the same spot
Brief Answer:
Seems to be muscle sprain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle sprain due to wrong position. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow.
Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises.
Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild pain killer, then you might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedician.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Seems to be muscle sprain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle sprain due to wrong position. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow.
Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises.
Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild pain killer, then you might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedician.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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