Suggest Treatment For Pain In Shoulder And Left Arm

Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 2014

Question: i am having pain in my shoulder and left arm since one month have consullted doctor and has adviced take medicine attached and pls find x ray and suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to early cervical spondylosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Seems you are suffering from early cervical spondylosis.
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. You are taking a pain killer and methylcobalamin supplement. Adding a muscle relaxant will bring an earlier relief.
3. Methylcobalamin supplements are 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/ watching TV or working on computer.
Avoid prolonged sitting / leaning forward/ 2 wheeler driving for long distances.

A course of Muscle relaxants, interferential therapy (IFT) and/or Intermittent Cervical Traction (ICT) for a week followed by exercises will help you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (14 hours later)

Sir

I am finding difficult understand suggestions given by you.
can you share your contact details where i can reach you or you can also reach me on mob no 0000

Thanks

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I can understand your concern. You can show this transcript to your orthopedician and to physical therapist. Your orthopedician can prescribe you muscle relaxants depending on the clinical response to the medicines you are taking. Cervical collar may be needed if the pain is intense.
Physical therapist can help you with IFT and ICT as per the need.
You can consult me physically at my clinic address uploaded in my profile.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-praveen-tayal/62610
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
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. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju