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X-ray Revealed Loss Of Cervical Lordosis. Suffering From Acute Neck Pain. Help?
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Mon, 24 Oct 2011
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Mon, 24 Oct 2011
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Question : I am suffering from acute neck pain. My recent X-ray revealed loss of cervical lordosis. What should I do?
I am a computer professional. I am suffering from this problem for last 2 years, kindly suggest the possible treatments.
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for the Query.
I would like to know few more things which would help me in suggesting you better:
1.) Do you have neck stiffness?
2.) Do you have shoulder, arm or chest pain?
3.) Do you smoke?
4.) Do you have difficulty walking?
5.) Do you have tingling,numbness in your arms, legs or feet?
Cervical Lordosis happens as a result of Age-related wear and tear of the cervical bones or cartilage. Kindly get yourself examined by a Orthopedician so that he may examine you, scan through all your reports and give his opinion.
He may also order further tests if necessary like:
1.) ElectroMyeloGram (EMG).
2.) Nerve Conduction Studies.
3.) MRI Scan
to substantiate his findings. Once confirmed you will be treated accordingly along with Physical Therapy.
In addition to the medications, follow these lifestyle modifications:
1.) Take hot shower every day.
2.) Wear a cervical collar on and off a day.
3.) Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
4.) Avoid smoking and stress.
5.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables.
6.) Practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation.
7.) Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
Hope I have answered your Query, I will be available to answer your follow up Queries.
Wish you Good Health.
Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
Thank you for the Query.
I would like to know few more things which would help me in suggesting you better:
1.) Do you have neck stiffness?
2.) Do you have shoulder, arm or chest pain?
3.) Do you smoke?
4.) Do you have difficulty walking?
5.) Do you have tingling,numbness in your arms, legs or feet?
Cervical Lordosis happens as a result of Age-related wear and tear of the cervical bones or cartilage. Kindly get yourself examined by a Orthopedician so that he may examine you, scan through all your reports and give his opinion.
He may also order further tests if necessary like:
1.) ElectroMyeloGram (EMG).
2.) Nerve Conduction Studies.
3.) MRI Scan
to substantiate his findings. Once confirmed you will be treated accordingly along with Physical Therapy.
In addition to the medications, follow these lifestyle modifications:
1.) Take hot shower every day.
2.) Wear a cervical collar on and off a day.
3.) Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
4.) Avoid smoking and stress.
5.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables.
6.) Practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation.
7.) Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
Hope I have answered your Query, I will be available to answer your follow up Queries.
Wish you Good Health.
Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Radhika
I would like share the following informations:
1. Sometimes I have neck stiffness,associated with shoulder and arm pain(rare).
2. I do not smoke, do not have difficulty in walking, no chest pain. But headaches.
3. No tingling,numbness in arms, legs or feet.
3. I am 31 years of age.
Thanking you.
1. Sometimes I have neck stiffness,associated with shoulder and arm pain(rare).
2. I do not smoke, do not have difficulty in walking, no chest pain. But headaches.
3. No tingling,numbness in arms, legs or feet.
3. I am 31 years of age.
Thanking you.
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for writing back to me.
Your follow up history suggests cervical Spondylosis, just follow the advice which I had given earlier, stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
Wish you Good Health.
Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
Thank you for writing back to me.
Your follow up history suggests cervical Spondylosis, just follow the advice which I had given earlier, stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
Wish you Good Health.
Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Radhika
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