What Causes Back Spasms And Pain In The Shoulder Blade?

Posted on Mon, 11 Sep 2017

Question: I have had back spasms in mid upper area of my back and also feel discomfort along my shoulder blade and neck for a few weeks. I notice when I have carried heavy backages the pain starts. Also, I use an iPad frequently and bond my neck down the my lap for long periods. I also have had, in the front area of my neck ,near thyroid discomfort. No swelling. I have gone to a chiropractor whoch seems to help. I can feel okay for days and then have a recurrence!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
physiotherapy will help you

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Back muscle spasm is mostly due to weakness of muscles along with lack of calcium and salt in body. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Hot water fomentation and shower will help.
2.Back muscle strengthening exercises.
3.Tablet Myospaz or chlorzoxazone can be taken for muscle relaxation.
4.Volitra gel local application.
5.Avoid bending forward, heavy weight lifting and jerky rides.
6.Take calcium regularly in diet. 1 gram daily tablet can be taken.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Are yoga exercises helpful for my back? Also, I have had osteopenia for years and have not had a bone density test for quite a long time. Wcould I have bone deterioration at my age and should I get a bone density test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yoga is good

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
yoga is good for you. Just do not bend your back too much. Bone density decreases over the period of time. So I have suggested you to take calcium regularly. You can get a fresh BMD test and share reports with me.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar