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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Longissimus And Spinalis Muscles
Question: hi Doctor, My wife presents a pain that is likely a cramp in the upper portion of the Longissimus and or Spinalus as it dives under the edge of the scapula. Direct pressure with coached relaxation seems to help, but is there any follow up exercise or therapy the we might consider for future? The event is repeatable, but not on demand..
thanks, XXXX
thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Physical therapy, back exercises and chiropractics can help further
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
i am a GP from Berlin Germany with orthopedic experience.
To me this sounds like a blockage or pinged nerve of the spine which can cause muscle tensions. In a case like that it is usually further advisable to apply local warmth, keep taking the nsaid like naproxen. If this persists physical therapy exercises and chiropractic "deblockage" can give great relief. Sometimes injections with local anesthetics close to the tense spots can also help.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Physical therapy, back exercises and chiropractics can help further
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
i am a GP from Berlin Germany with orthopedic experience.
To me this sounds like a blockage or pinged nerve of the spine which can cause muscle tensions. In a case like that it is usually further advisable to apply local warmth, keep taking the nsaid like naproxen. If this persists physical therapy exercises and chiropractic "deblockage" can give great relief. Sometimes injections with local anesthetics close to the tense spots can also help.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
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