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Hi I have had same problem for 3 months now but mine pain is 2 bones eh on my spine from my neck been taking ibuprofen and using voltarol gel. And nothing works been for xrays they came back normal I have appointment to see physio in 5 mths time but don't know what to do in mean time as I can't even hold a shopping bag for more than 5 minutes without pain getting worse
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Laura3333 tracey39101
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Hi Tracey,
You didn't say how old you are or if something triggered this.
If the pain is coming from your neck, x rays often only show the gaps between your vertebrae, if they are narrow, then maybe a disc problem, if normal, it could be muscular.
One thing you could try to strengthen your neck muscles, is do a full rotation one way x 5, then the other way x 5. Very slowly.
This is a good physio excersice and is recommended for such as whiplash.
increase the numbers of rotations, and do this three times a day.
It should help quite quickly, if your muscles are stronger, they will support your neck.
Sometimes when things hurt, we are afraid to move them much in case it makes things worse, this excersice will only help, will not harm.
tracey39101 Laura3333
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I'm 46 years old and had no injury. It started last year but only came and went 3 or 4 times. Then started again 3months ago but hasn't gone and thank you for advice