The best treatment for cervical rib syndrome is surgery to remove excess bone. However, this technique is only used when the patient has advanced symptoms, such as severe pain and tingling of the arms, that prevent the performance of daily activities.
Before using surgery the orthopedist may recommend other ways to relieve symptoms, which include:
- Do stretching of the neck every 2 hours. Here's how to: Stretches for neck pain;
- Apply a warm compress to the neck for 10 minutes, and a cloth diaper or hand towel can be ironed, for example;
- Receive a massage on the neck or back as it helps to decrease the buildup of tension by relaxing the muscles of the neck;
- Learn techniques to protect the neck and back in activities of daily living, participating in occupational therapy;
- Physiotherapy with stretching exercises and strengthening of the neck muscles, relieving muscular pain.
In addition, your doctor may also prescribe anti-inflammatories, such as Diclofenac, or analgesics, such as Naproxen and Paracetamol, to reduce discomfort and pain from the cervical rib.
Symptoms Relieved by Treatment for Cervical Rib
The symptoms alleviated by the treatment for cervical rib are:
See the other symptoms of this syndrome: Cervical rib symptoms.
