Neck Pain & Stiffness treatment in Dhaka
Including pain radiating to the arm · ঘাড়ের ব্যথা ও শক্ত হয়ে যাওয়া
Neck pain is common and usually short-lived. Persistent pain, or pain that travels into the arm with tingling or weakness, should be properly assessed.
Draft patient information — awaiting medical review by Prof. Dr. Md. Kamrul Ahsan before publication.
Overview
Muscle strain, poor posture during long hours at a screen, disc problems and wear-related changes in the neck can all cause pain and stiffness.
Pain that spreads from the neck to the shoulder, arm or hand, with tingling or numbness, can mean a nerve in the neck is being irritated.
Symptoms that may need assessment
- Pain and stiffness in the neck, often with headache
- Reduced ability to turn or tilt the head
- Pain, tingling or numbness spreading into the arm or hand
Seek urgent medical care if you have
- Loss of control of the bladder or bowel
- Numbness around the groin, buttocks or back passage
- Weakness in the arms or legs that is getting worse
- Severe pain after a fall, road accident or other injury
- Back or neck pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer
How it is assessed
- Examination of neck movement, posture and arm nerves
- Imaging when symptoms persist or nerve signs are present
Treatment options
Non-surgical care
- Posture correction and regular breaks from screens
- Physiotherapy and guided exercise
- Medicines as prescribed
Surgical options
Surgery is only considered when a specific structural cause, such as a disc pressing on a nerve, is confirmed and does not respond to other treatment.
No treatment can guarantee a particular result. Your options, their benefits and their risks are discussed with you at consultation.
Recovery
Most neck pain improves with simple measures. Persistent nerve symptoms are followed closely.
Questions patients ask
Can using my phone cause neck pain?
Holding the head bent forward for long periods increases load on the neck. Raising the screen to eye level and taking breaks helps.
Should I wear a neck collar?
Collars are used only in specific situations. Ask your doctor before using one.
From Prof. Ahsan’s published research
Treatment of Cervical disc prolapse by anterior cervical discectomy, fusion and stabilization with plating
Study on anterior cervical discectomy and fusion by cervical cage with bone graft for the treatment of double level cervical spondylotic myelopathy
This page is general information for patients and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for a consultation. See the medical disclaimer.
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