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Xray -> lordotic straightening. doc prescribed flexura-d. been taking physiotherapy for 6 days. no change. doc recommended mri. please guide for neck.

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Dr. John Tang answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Neck pain: You are likely describing some muscle spasms which has caused the neck xray to straighten instead of having a natural curve. The Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) was intended to reduce the neck spasms. I would recommend you take alleve 2 tablets per day with food. If there are no red flags then i would several weeks to see if your pain improves before considering a mri.

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Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

Xray -> lordotic straightening. doc prescribed flexura-d. been taking physiotherapy for 6 days. no change. doc recommended mri. please guide for neck.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Tang answered

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