What Causes Persistent Neck Stiffness?

Posted on Fri, 21 Apr 2017

Question: I have had a stiff neck for about 2 weeks. There seems to be a bulge on the right side. I have tried patches moist heat and ice nothing seems to relieve the pain. Not to sure what I did to it. I do a lot of labor work

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get xray done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have read your query.

In my opinion it may be developing cervical spondylosis so get xray of cervical spine in AP and Lateral view done and send me the report.

I want to see present condition of disc spaces and vertebrae.

Till then have tab.aceclofenac100mg+thiocolchicoside4mg twice a day by prescription of your doctor as this medicine is not over the counter.

Apply hot packs.

I hope it helps.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng