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What Causes Neck Pain And Numbness In The Arms?
Question: My daughter is having pain in her left side from her neck down to below her breast and around to the back. And her arm goes a little numb also
Brief Answer:
Muscular pain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have described is likely to be a muscular pain usually related to wrong posture or overwork. Using a thick pillow can also cause such a pain.
The numbness in the arms can be related to a minor nerve root irritation at the level of cervical spine.
Treatment includes
1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief.
2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.
3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
6. She can avoid using a pillow.
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
Muscular pain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have described is likely to be a muscular pain usually related to wrong posture or overwork. Using a thick pillow can also cause such a pain.
The numbness in the arms can be related to a minor nerve root irritation at the level of cervical spine.
Treatment includes
1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief.
2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.
3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
6. She can avoid using a pillow.
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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