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What Causes Sudden Neck Pain?
Question: I have pain in my neck suddenly. I cannot rotate it , it seems like it is fixed. Please arrange a call to doctor
Brief Answer:
It seems you have developed muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
After going through your suffering, it seems you have developed muscle spasm.
Self care: Neck pain often resolves with rest, ice or heat, massage, pain relievers, and gentle stretches. Reduce muscle inflammation and pain using an ice pack for 20 minutes several times a day during the first 48 to 72 hours. Thereafter, a warm shower or heating pad on low setting may be added to relax the muscles. If self-care treatments aren't working within the first couple of days, see your doctor.
A muscle relaxant may be prescribed for spasms. If pain is severe, an analgesic may be prescribed that can be taken with the NSAID or muscle relaxant.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
It seems you have developed muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
After going through your suffering, it seems you have developed muscle spasm.
Self care: Neck pain often resolves with rest, ice or heat, massage, pain relievers, and gentle stretches. Reduce muscle inflammation and pain using an ice pack for 20 minutes several times a day during the first 48 to 72 hours. Thereafter, a warm shower or heating pad on low setting may be added to relax the muscles. If self-care treatments aren't working within the first couple of days, see your doctor.
A muscle relaxant may be prescribed for spasms. If pain is severe, an analgesic may be prescribed that can be taken with the NSAID or muscle relaxant.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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