MY c6 vertebra is giving me pain. I AM GETTING chartered physiotherapy for 2 months now and the stiffness and pain is much reduced with daily exercise and weekly physio. How can I further speed up the healing priocess as I find it hard working on computer, reading and playing golf?
Hi there Thanks for your question at ChatDoctorIt is nice to know that your C6 vertebra pain is responding to Physio and daily exercise. The cervical neck pain usually reduces over 2 to 3 months. Since you are already progressing so well, it can be expected that you will get better with time. If you are working on a computer, there are several posture related adjustments, which can help you to fasten your recovery and help you maintain your cervical spine strength over time. Ergonomics is the field of science which deals with such adjustments. I would suggest you to go through websites which deal with ergonomics for working on a computer and adopt those postures. Apart from this, you should avoid sitting or standing in the same posture for more than 20 to 30 minus at a stretch, avoid looking into or playing on your phone for more than 2 to 3 minutes. These minor modifications can help you maintain good cervical spine postures. Hope this helps All the best Chat Doctor.