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What Causes Neck And Shoulder Pain?
Question: Recently I started having pain in one or both of my shoulders. Sometimes pain stars in my neck and then travels to my shoulder(s). I had physical exam 3 weeks ago and results were excelent: blood pressure - 120/80, Cholesterol - 180, Blood sugar -108.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be Cervical spondylitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Neck pain and pain down your shoulders that you are having are suggestive of degenerative -spondylottic changes of the cervical spine.
X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis.
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. 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.
4. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
5. You can avoid using a pillow.
I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for both evaluation and to avail prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Seems to be Cervical spondylitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Neck pain and pain down your shoulders that you are having are suggestive of degenerative -spondylottic changes of the cervical spine.
X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis.
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. 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.
4. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
5. You can avoid using a pillow.
I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for both evaluation and to avail prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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