hi, i have narrowing nerve endings in my neck which causes pain, because the muscles are tense it puts pressure on them which lead to really bad head aches.
I would like to see someone who can massage the muscle to relax them, but i dont no who to go to, i dont want learner etc who will make it worse, can any one tell me what i should be looking for, and what to look in the phone book under. I live in kent.Many thanks
hi, sorry i dont have a problems with learners etc. I have a lot of pain and on high pain reflief including anti-depresants, didnt want to go to someone who had no idea, we have a church wil volunteers who do reflexolgy-non qualified people who want to try, i just need someone who is not going to make it worse, like the physio did. I hope i didnt affend you. Thanks for your help.

hi, maybe a sports phsio can help, if not have a word with your gp, i understand that you want an experience person, as i have similar problem and it is too painful if they dont no what they are doing. My partner does mine, my phsio showed him how to do it. I wish you all the luck and hope it gets sorted soon.

Hi,
i was wondering if anyone could help me. i’ve had a neck injury and the pain travels to my back.. its unbearable most of the time. the doctor said the muscles in my neck are out of place, pushing against my spine, making it hurt. i was put on Norspan but went off it cuz it made me so sick. im using a pro tens machine but doesn’t seem to be doing much. i can barely get through a few hours without being in really bad pain. can anyone please help me with pain relief without using drugs..
Much appreciation..

You may be a candidate for non surgical spinal decompression. Google this in your area to see if you can find a Dr that provies this treatment. You will probably need to have a cervical MRI to see if you are candidate.

My dad has had a bad shoulder since Wednesday, he went to the doctor on Thursday and he told him he had a trapped nerve and prescribed him Tramadol, but this has many side effects and doesn’t really numb the pain for him.
He is in a lot of agony so i wondered if anyone has experienced this and/or has any advice on pain relief and if you know what sort of time it could take to subside. I will pass on any answers
Thank you !

Tramadol is a horrid drug and can cause side affects that are very unpleasant.
Often they will prescribe a mix of drugs for nerve pain which work much better but this involves prescription strengh Co codamol and others that take time to work. Which is why they Doctors go for a hard hitting one to start with.
Might actually get some relief from a painkiller that is an anti inflammatory as well. A pharmacist will be able to help you and advice you on the drugs sold from behind the counter.

In theory as it is a trapped nerve it should be a short term problem and is best relieved by being proactive and paying to see a physiotherapist or chiropracter as quickly as possible.

i have bad neck pain on the left side of my neck.
its been hurting for about 2 days now.
i finding it hard to sleep and do everyday tasks.
i cant even turn my head to the left without it hurting.
any ideas on what it might be?
any ideas for pain relief?

It might be me. I am a little annoying.

It could be a trapped nerve, they are really painful and restrictive.
Try gently massaging the sore area after a warm bath to relax the muscle.
Alternatively go see you GP they will suggest a solution.

best of luck, bright blessings.

Good question. I always sleep on my side and get pain around my shoulder blade. It’s like a crick or knot from sleeping the wrong way. I get a 5 lb. dumb bell and lift it around and try to work out the knot along with some Advil or Alieve.