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For Cervical Strain

The following were provided to me when I was discharged due to my cervical strain:

Neck Pain

The causes of neck pain include trauma, biochemical injuries, degeneration, inflammation (arthritis), infection and tumor.  In most cases of neck pain, no specific cause can be identified.

Patients may experience pain (may range from dull aching sensation to sharp and intense or "burning" sensation) and stiffness.  Pain sometimes radiates to the upper back or arms, which may also be aggravated by neck movement and most often relieved by rest.  Headache may be present as well.  In most number of cases, patients have a history of excessive or unaccustomed activity or of sustaining an awkward posture.

Management

* Avoid activities that produce pain.  Mild cases can be treated by rest with analgesic medications.
* Immobilization with a soft cervical collar is used if neck movements produces pain.
* Medications for relief of pain:  pain relievers (Mefenamic acid, Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Tramadol, etc. or muscle relaxants (Eperisone, etc.)
* Physical therapy for chronic neck pain (> 12 weeks)
* Traction, thermotherapy, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), therapeutic ultrasound in special considerations especially with chronic or inadequately controlled pain
* Warm compresses may be of benefit
* Follow-up with attending physician/ orthodontist is important

Watch Out For

* Neck pain not relieved by medications
* Progressive arm weakness
* Paralysis of arm
* Numbness of arm
* Difficulty swallowing/ treating

Will pick-up the food I ordered at Conti's for our Noche Buena.  At 10:10AM, was already there.

Decided that I will buy a bag with wheels which I will use for office.  Hopefully, this would also relieve the stress of on my neck.

My stops to look for the "perfect" bag:  Pacsafe Flagship Store at Glorietta 5, The Travel Club and Delsey (have 15% off on December 26) at Glorietta 4, Urbanize at Glorietta 3, luggage/ bag area of The Landmark.

Had lunch first at The Landmark Food Center while thinking what to buy.

Decided to buy the one in Urbanize.

Oh!  Already bought movie tickets online for tomorrow's Metro Manila Film Festival movie marathon with my "angels".

posted by ~GFA~ @ 12/24/2018 08:58:00 PM