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Can Pinched Nerves Lead To Painful And Frozen Shoulders?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017
Question: i have had x-rays and have found a pinched nerve in my neck and chips (can't think of the word-not actual chips) in the shoulder. could this cause very painful and frozen shoulder and should i just give up and get cortisone shots? i am taking nsaid, pain killer, and using ice.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxants will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A pinched nerve in neck happens due to spondylosis. Frozen shoulder is a different issue but it can cause a muscle spasm restricting the movements in the area. An MRI scan will help in diagnosis.
In addition to ice and pain killers the treatment includes
1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief.
2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.
3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
6. You can avoid using a pillow.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
thanks, dr. tayal!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Pinched Nerves Lead To Painful And Frozen Shoulders?

Brief Answer: Muscle relaxants will help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. A pinched nerve in neck happens due to spondylosis. Frozen shoulder is a different issue but it can cause a muscle spasm restricting the movements in the area. An MRI scan will help in diagnosis. In addition to ice and pain killers the treatment includes 1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief. 2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful. 3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms. 4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist. 5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms. 6. You can avoid using a pillow. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal