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A 21-year-old male asked:
how to deal with chronic, severe neck/back pain while attending classes when medications aren't working?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Find the cause first: There are many possible causes of pain in the back of the neck. A doctor can evaluate to figure it out. There could be a muscle strain or spasm, inflammation in the joints or tendons, nerve pain from the spine or on the skin, an outbreak of shingles, etc... If a person is older or otherwise at risk for cancers, the doctor will look for tumors as well. Young people more often have muscle strains.
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Dr. Brian Leanswered
Pain Management 17 years experience
Neck and back pain: The neck and back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ...
The treatment depends on the cause of the pain. It might include exercise, massage, therapy, medication, injection, surgery ...
I recommend you seeing help from a pain management doctor. You would benefit from a comprehensive treatment.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 34 years experience
Back Pain: Other choices are a good posture of neck and lower back, neutral spine core stability program, cervical traction, inversion table, massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, avoid smoking. Exercise.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Can a too-firm mattress cause morning achiness, neck & back pain? How do I find a mattress that is both comfortable and provides proper support?
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Dr. James Coleanswered
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Usually no: Spine doctors rec the firmest mattress that you are comfortable on. The softer the mattress, the more out of alignment the spine is during sleep. The best way to choose a mattress firmness is to lie on your side on the mattress and have someone look at your entire back, neck to buttocks. Your spine should be completely straight.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
What can I do to reduce neck, shoulders, and back pain?
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 34 years experience
Pain: Without knowing any more about your history i would suggest a progressive exercise program. Posture is important. Range of motion should be optimized and the supportive muscles should be strengthened. If not significantly better in 6 weeks would recommend that it is evaluated by a physician.
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A male asked:
Is it true that years of computer overuse can cause chronic neck/back pain?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jane Lykinsanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Yes!: If you are not careful about your body mechanics while using a computer (keeping your head up, chin back, shoulders down and back, wrists properly neutral, low back straight, legs uncrossed, etc), you can begin to have chronic pain from misalignment of various body parts. Getting some pointers from a physical therapist and taking frequent breaks are your best bet for prevention.
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