Radiating Neck Pain!! :(
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Hello everyone. I'm really upset over this. I have lots of problems, and this is just irritating! I have this radiating, burning/shocking pain that shoots up the back of my neck towards the sides. It's sometimes both sides in the back, but usually sticks to one side. This causes shocking pains in my head, especially along the sides, and I get pain around my ears, as well. I have back pain, accompanied with it, especially along my shoulder blades. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?
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I was in a computer desk job for 10 years. For the past 3 years I am having neck pain from the base of my skull to the shoulders and to my fingers accompanied by burning sensation. MRI shows cervical disc compression with bulging disc at C4 C5, C5 C6 and C6 C7.
If I don't rest my head, the pain gradually builds up during the day and I am left in tears when I go to bed at the end of the day.
I checked with numerous doctors and all asked me to exercise or go for surgery.
The exercises taught by PT did not help at all. No one gave fine details as you did which helps one understand the body better.
I dont want surgery. I want to heal with exercises.
I have a 4 month old to care for. Even lifting my baby has become a challenge. With this pain 24x7 my life has become miserable. I quit my job too thinking I am doomed forever.
Acupuncture, Ayurveda massage, lots of pain killers and muscle relaxants and loads of money..my situation hasn't changed. The mistake from my side is I did not stick with the exercises suggested by PT for more than 2 weeks. I would lose hope seeing no improvement and give up.
I am going to follow your advice. Hoping to get my life back on track. Thanks once again for your time.
I have an appointment with a chiropractor 5 days later ? Would they be able to help ?
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Earlier I was relying on doctors and therapists hoping they would something to take the pain away. I did not put much effort owing to the pain and the feeling of helplessness.
Now I know where to start. I am going to put my best efforts to heal what I have brought up on myself. Thank you for your advice.
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laura48798 Laksh001
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I had my neck cracked by my PT about 6-7 weeks ago and ever since then I've felt pretty yuk!
Neck pain, dizziness, nausea, anxiety and panic attacks. I'm worried about cervical stroke now???
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I did follow your advice and I have seen a great improvement. My pain has reduced 50% which means a lot to my day to day life. Thank you very very much.
I have been doing the exercises that you suggeted everyday. Like you said I did some research on the web and I found a great deal of info which too has helped me.
But I have got something new which is the pain at the base of the skull.. I did not experience this before.. not sure what am I doing wrong.. I have a 1 year old whom I have to carry around the house. the pain gets worse when I carry him. Is there a way to fix this pain too ? Kindly suggest.
Thank you once again for your help with this.
Lakshmi
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Hi Crystal,
Does your neck pain etc cause you to feel quite lightheaded and dizzy at times??
My head feels quite tingly, possibly nerve related but I'm really worried about it
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Crystal
I have seen a chiropractor and she massaged my neck as I don't like neck manipulation - I have been using heat pads and ice pads and it gives some relief for a short while.
I totally get the walking sideways feeling!!!
My neck muscles are really tight and hard as I can feel them , I've tried massaging but I'm afraid I'll make things worse??
What pain relief do you recommend??
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I apologize first for talking about doing exercises incorrectly...I thought I was responding to a different person on this forum...again my apologies...if your neck muscles are tight...here are some ideas that might help....first recognize that heat can help with muscle relaxation but recognize that too much will increase swelling, ice can help with inflammation but too much isnt good for tight muscles...not saying not to do it but it should be alternated in short intervals and avoid dry heat and exchange for moist heat....Decreasing inflammation will be a big factor in getting to a place of enough comfort where you can address the problem...it is too hard to address when you yourself are too scared to touch it...any good professional will tell you there is no magic pill, device, or one treatment that will cure chronic neck pain...if there was I wouldve made someone very rich...but the #1 treatment for neck pain is to exercise it...now right now you probably cant do that because of pain & avoidance/fear...I would seriously look into every inexpensive way you yourself can decrease inflammation....if you smoke..quit...avoid sugar/caffeine...myofascial tissue hates it...consider an anti-inflammatory diet for 30 days...this is hard but inflammation starts in the gut...intermittent over the counter ibuprofen...Fish oil is great as well as tumeric...drink lots of water...and most importantly you need to tell your brain/body it is o.k. to relax...breathing techniques are great for relaxation...this may seem silly but if you tell your brain this is awful your body will keep responding in an awful way...massage is o.k. if you are gentle/if you expect it to be bad it will be...when everything is calmed down...I would consider getting some help with a prescription for mobilization (not manipulation) and a prescribed strengthening regime from a trained professional...eventually you will have to address this...most of these kinds of issues dont miraculously go away and if left unattended it can be harder to treat.
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Hi Crystal. I've just been reading what you have been saying about exercising the neck and chiropractic services.I had acdf neck fusion on c5.6.and 7.Back in 2012.My neck is starting to hurt badly again and getting numbness in middle fingers of right hand.IE same side as before. I'm seeing my doctor next Wednesday. I'm worried! Do you recommend any exercises that could help.I can't have any time off work as won't get sick pay.Thankyou x God Bless xx
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Hi Crystal.Thankyou for replying. I went to doctors yesterday and he is referring me to hospital I had surgery before. Had cervical spondylosis and I think I still have.I.e. All symptoms are coming back.I'm just glad I Will get medical help.I have been told Pilates will help with posture.Not by my doctor by friends. Will just wait and see what MRI or whatever they do will unfold.xx