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What Causes Pain Behind The Neck?

A great pain back down my neck.. Suddenly without any hints.. Can't even sleep or getting up from my sitting situation .. Can't move my neck normally.. This is my second day of the pain.. Today is more painful than yesterday
The most unpainfull position when I am sitting fit and straight my back bone.. I can feel the center of the pain (the last two bones of the neck-not my back).any suggestions.
Thanks in advance and best regards.
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms could be due to cervical muscle muscle spasm, nerve compression in cervical region. I would suggest to consult orthopedics surgeon and undergo clinical examination, neck x-ray and MRI if needed to rule out the cause.

You can take following prescribed medicines for next 7 to 10 days:
- Tablet Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside
- Tablet Pregabalin
- Tablet Ranitidine
- Tablet methylcobalamine
- Application of Diclofenac (Volini) gel twice daily
- Warm pad application
- Wear Soft cervical collar

Do neck exercise after the pain is subsided according to physiotherapist and that will be helpful. Do not keep neck in the same position for a long time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Pain Behind The Neck?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms could be due to cervical muscle muscle spasm, nerve compression in cervical region. I would suggest to consult orthopedics surgeon and undergo clinical examination, neck x-ray and MRI if needed to rule out the cause. You can take following prescribed medicines for next 7 to 10 days: - Tablet Etoricoxib + Thiocolchicoside - Tablet Pregabalin - Tablet Ranitidine - Tablet methylcobalamine - Application of Diclofenac (Volini) gel twice daily - Warm pad application - Wear Soft cervical collar Do neck exercise after the pain is subsided according to physiotherapist and that will be helpful. Do not keep neck in the same position for a long time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar