Causes
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Symptoms
Difficulties in neck movement Tingling or numbness in the fingers or hand Weakness in the arms |
How We Treat
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Home Advice
take paracetamol or ibuprofen – or use ibuprofen gel on your neck use a low, firm pillow put heat or cold packs on your neck for ten minutes twice a day for 7 days
do not wear a neck collar – it's better to keep your neck moving (unless a doctor tells you not to) do not do anything that could be dangerous because you cannot move your neck – for example, driving or cycling |