Thank you very much...
Also you say analgesic cream/spray i havent ever seen this in chemist.. can you suggest anything please.
No, you can lay on your side too and place the towel between your shoulder and head. However do try and lie on the back too for some time.
Thanks for your help doctornee.
I will book an appointment with my gp... hopefully they will refer me to see a specialist..
I will try what you have advised hopefully it may feel a bit better..
Just one other thing regarding the towel... do you suggest i lay on my back because i normally lay on my side????
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There is a chance that you have compression of the spinal nerves in the cervical spine region. This can happen due to overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, herniated disc, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis, poor posture etc. Use a hard bed to sleep. Avoid a pillow. Roll a towel and place it under your neck while sleeping. Initially this will be uncomfortable but with time the acupressure will do wonders. Use an analgesic cream or spray. Anti-inflammatory drugs help.
A MRI of the cervical spine may be required. Please consult a neurologist. The treatment is to remove the compression. You have to discuss the best treatment option with a neurologist, which can range from medication to physiotherapy to traction, cervical collars or even surgery.
Alternatively you can visit a chiropractor or a physical therapist and learn some exercises which you can do to relieve the compression.
Hope these tips help. Take care!