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Suggest Treatment For Muscles Spasms In The Arm After Injury
Question: I extended my right arm putting up a poster, there were several popping sounds. I can hardly use my right arm, but I have turned on a space heater directed at the top right shoulder and taking Advil. Should I go to med care tomorrow?
Brief Answer:
Icing it , massages with topical gels , arm sling will be helpful for the first 3 to 5 days .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I am Dr Ahmed Aly, Orthopedician,
Thanks for asking at HealthcareMagic ,
I've gone through your question and understand your concerns..
For my patients, i'd recommend icing it for the first 48 hours , Advil when needed (400mg twice or thrice daily after food for next 2-3 days), massaging gently by a topical gel (eg. Diclofenac), muscle relaxants, avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements , wearing an arm sling will be effective .
If swelling or pain persists beyond 48hrs, i'd suggest getting an X-ray followed by an MRI to exclude any bone injuries or fissures or even a torn muscle or ligament .
Hope the above information helps you,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards
Icing it , massages with topical gels , arm sling will be helpful for the first 3 to 5 days .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I am Dr Ahmed Aly, Orthopedician,
Thanks for asking at HealthcareMagic ,
I've gone through your question and understand your concerns..
For my patients, i'd recommend icing it for the first 48 hours , Advil when needed (400mg twice or thrice daily after food for next 2-3 days), massaging gently by a topical gel (eg. Diclofenac), muscle relaxants, avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements , wearing an arm sling will be effective .
If swelling or pain persists beyond 48hrs, i'd suggest getting an X-ray followed by an MRI to exclude any bone injuries or fissures or even a torn muscle or ligament .
Hope the above information helps you,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you, I just started heat, feels a little better, it has now been a little 24 hours since injury, do I now do ice?
Brief Answer:
icing it for the first 48 hours prevents swelling while hot massaging decreases it
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Icing it for the first 48 hours prevents swelling while hot massaging decreases the swelling that happens in the initial days after the injury.
So yes you may ice it for the next 24 hours 3 times, topical massaging will be fine .
Hope the above information helps you,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards
icing it for the first 48 hours prevents swelling while hot massaging decreases it
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Icing it for the first 48 hours prevents swelling while hot massaging decreases the swelling that happens in the initial days after the injury.
So yes you may ice it for the next 24 hours 3 times, topical massaging will be fine .
Hope the above information helps you,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you, icing has made it worse. Very painful to raise arm. Looks like there is no interim solution .
Brief Answer:
try to rest a little and wear arm sling and please be a bit patient for healing
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Injuries may take time , do take rest, sleep helps too. Do take medications and follow instructions and i hope your shoulder will feel better soon , just give it some time to heel .
Regards
try to rest a little and wear arm sling and please be a bit patient for healing
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Injuries may take time , do take rest, sleep helps too. Do take medications and follow instructions and i hope your shoulder will feel better soon , just give it some time to heel .
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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