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What Does Pain Behind The Neck On The Right Side Indicate?

I m having pain on the back of my neck on the right side. I awakened from sleep Monday with this pain in my neck. The pain comes and goes. At times, it hurts really bad. This have been hurting for 4 days now. I have been using hot compresses. This works some of the time after applying compresses for some time.
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Hi

Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. It seems you have joint /muscular strain/spinal stress (disc problem). Exerting pressure on your nerves supplying to the neck.
You should try with NSAID pills like (Ibuprofen) , continue with hot or cold compresses to get relief from pain .
Then start with mild neck movement exercises which would ease the movements after few days.

In case there is no relief, you need consultation of an orthopedic surgeon.

Thanks.


Regards
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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What Does Pain Behind The Neck On The Right Side Indicate?

Hi Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. It seems you have joint /muscular strain/spinal stress (disc problem). Exerting pressure on your nerves supplying to the neck. You should try with NSAID pills like (Ibuprofen) , continue with hot or cold compresses to get relief from pain . Then start with mild neck movement exercises which would ease the movements after few days. In case there is no relief, you need consultation of an orthopedic surgeon. Thanks. Regards Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician