Question 1

neck tightness on left side of spine & right above collar bone on left side. ribs tight. trouble breathing sometimes. gastritis. what could connect?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: Could be many possibilities, an evaluation from your doctor is advised. Gastritis can not explain all those symptoms. Could be something muscular.

Question 2

is stiff tight neck a symptom of strep bacteria?

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: The classic symptom of a strep throat infection is a sore, inflamed throat and/or tonsils. Without that,I wouldn't attribute neck stiffness alone as a sign of a strep infection.  A rapid throat culture to detect strep would settle the question.

Question 3

how can i stretch out tight neck muscles?

Accepted Answer

Heat and Posture: Muscles in the neck most commonly tighten from either poor posture (making them work harder to support your head), or from an injury to the neck (in which your muscles tighten up to provide support to the spine).  Improving your posture and ergonomics is the best way to prevent tight muscles, and warm compresses are a good modality to help muscles relax.  Then do gentle range of motion exercises.

Question 4

how to stretch tight neck muscles at home?

Accepted Answer

Torticollis: If you have torticollis, the best treatment is muscle relaxants and antiinflammatory drugs. But at home, you may starte with non steroidal antiinflammatory drug and keeping your neck warm and adding gentle massages, see if it works ( it may take a long time without muscle relaxant to have effects).

Question 5

what does cervical spondylosis feel like, a tight neck?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage: Stiff neck is a symptom, however, nerve damage manifesting as weakness, numbness and muscle wasting in the legs and urinary symptoms may be more troublesome.

Question 6

can tmj symptoms start with neck tightness? seems that my neck tightens up first, then all the jaw related symptoms shortly after.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your sterno cleido mastoid muscle and other neck muscles are connected close to the TMJ joint. Neck spasm, pain or stiffness common.

Question 7

stiff, sore, and tight neck/ will chiropracter, masseuse or pt help?

Accepted Answer

Let your doc decide: If your neck is sore and you do not know the cause, . Check in with your primary care doctor and determine the diagnosis and proper treatment.  He may recommend pt or a massage.  A chiropractor should not be manipulating your neck as they offer only a strenuous, thrusting massage which can be dangerous in this area of the body.

Question 8

right neck tightness and eye soreness, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Tension Headache: Eye pain and neck pain are not that uncommon they trigger each other sometimes.  There are rare congenital conditions that directly link neck and eye muscles called torticollis.  Have your eyes checked anyway.

Question 9

how to massage neck tightness?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: See fp for muscle relaxer (preferable one that doesn't make you sleep all the time). Moist heat to neck & shoulders will help relax muscles. Stretching exercises for neck & shoulders [see ilustration]. Shoulder shrugs will help relax trapezius. Therapeutic massage also beneficial & feels wonderful.

Question 10

medicine for heavy head tight neck?

Accepted Answer

Local myalgia: Presenting symptoms include muscle stiffness, and primary tension type headache  palpable tenderness, and pain with active muscle contractions. Symptoms usually subside within a short period of time without any residual effects. Rec. See your pcp for evaluation and physical therapy treatment.

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