Hello. I have Chiari Malformation Type 1 and my neck and back pain is getting worse. Lifting anything, certain positions, standing too much, sitting without a backrest, and laying down on my pillows. flares it up. It keeps me up at night. Over the counter medicine does not work I've tried so many. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? Certain pillows? Stretches? Other medicines? My neurosurgeon said there was almost nothing to help that but I refuse to let that be my answer. She did say heating pad, which I use.
Hello. I suffered with same issues and my neuro gave me a home remedy. You may try. I place cold ice pack on neck and heating pad on feet. It causes the vessels to relax and flow properly also causing muscle spasms to stop. I found heat on my neck caused me to get headaches. So I rotate between heat and cold. The cold packs seem to do the trick for me. I also had 2 neck surgeries within 4 months of the brain surgery which causes a lot of my neck issues. I also see a acupuncturist who is also a chiropractor. It is amazing. I do not allow my neck to be realigned due to the fusions. Pray this helps you.
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