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What Causes Stiffness In The Neck?
Hi , i remember my neck started to feel tight and stiff , very uncomfortable since i went to chiropractor one year ago, and i have never had neck problem before , i took an x-ray for lung 3weeks ago, and the doctor said there is air in my neck and if i had some painful feeling for a while , and i wonder if there is any better way to treat my neck.
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Hi, best treatment is 10 mt ice followed by 10 mt of heat, followed by gentle manipulation and exercises. You may need ultra sonic waves / infra red/ short wave diathermy locally
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