Question 1

what is the best over-the-counter or prescription drug for chronic neck pain?

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Depends on person: There is no best drug in general.  People tend to like and benefit from various things.  If your neck pain is very bothersome perhaps you should see a pain management doctor for help.  Other things that work include physical therapy.  If you have tried all these things then you may want to see a spine surgeon for options.  All the best!

Question 2

what is the best therapy or medicine for chronic back & neck pain?

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Several: There are many medications and therapy programs for neck and back pain.  Medication may include anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, and pain medication.  Therapy should focus on restoring proper spinal function, improving posture, and strengthening the core.

Question 3

what is the best treatment for chronic neck pain & associated occipital headaches?

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Several: Treatment for neck pain/occipital headaches may include: physical therapy, massage, accupuncture, trigger point injections, chiropractic and occipital nerve blocks.  You may want to start with the least invasive treatments first.

Question 4

what is the best way to get pain under control  chronic pancreatitis and degenerative disk with bone spurs in neck pain arm and lower back and legs?

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Question 5

what can cause chronic neck pain?

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Cervical spine : Alot of things, muscle spasm, nerve compression, fascial irritation, instability. Be cautious about someone recommending surgery for neck pain alone.

Question 6

what is the best way to treat neck pain?

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Variable: It is not feasible to determine the cause of your neck pain based on provided information.  But generically, could consider range of motion enhancement by stretching, and a McKenzie exercise program provided by a physical therapist.  Some patients like soft cervical collars and others feel better with OTC analgesics.  A virtual consult here on HT might provide more specific information.

Question 7

best way to treat neck pain  that worsens as day progresses?

Accepted Answer

Neck Pian: You need to get seen and if there is no organic problem, i really think physical therapy is the best option.  This sounds like a posture problem.  Massage therapy may also help.

Question 8

can you please discuss the possible causes for my chronic neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: The most common is neck strain from either tension, poor support, poor positioning or injury.  In your age group spondylosis or degenerative changes would be the next most-likely.  Some can be helped with physical therapy, ergonomic arrangement of workspace and some will require surgery to fix.  Start by seeing your pcp and get some basic xrays and and examination.  Rare causes are tumors and othe.

Question 9

i have chronic neck pain, and nothing i've done helped. what should i do?

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Neck pain treatment: Chronic neck pain without an underlying surgical cause is difficult to treat. Seek the advice of a spine specialist (surgeon or physiatrist) to make sure all reversible causes of the neck pain have been evaluated and treated. If they have then the mainstays of treatment are strengthening, stretching and rarely chronic pain medications. Other treatments can be chiropractor and acupuncture.

Question 10

can chronic neck pain causes dizziness?

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: Yes. Cervicogenic vertigo. Look it up on your browser

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