What could be the cause of recurrent pain in the neck?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 21 years old, male. For the last two months, I have been suffering from recurring dull pain along the neck, back arms, and sometimes fingers. It was of high intake intensity during the first month and in the next month it was low dull pain. But this dull low-intensity pain along the nerves is recurring. Please help. Will this get better or become worse?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your concern.

In my opinion, you need a good assessment of your neck. To rule out any facet joint issue or nerve compression, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) neck will be a good option. You might need to have certain blood tests done to rule out other systemic issues like vitamin D3, serum calcium, etc.

I would like to know if there is any history of a hit or any other issue before the onset of this pain. Nothing to worry. As of now, keep a lot of icing, gentle stretching of the neck, gentle massage over the sides of the neck followed by icing, lie on your back over two or three polled-up pillows arch your back, and lie for 20 seconds. Do this thrice.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.