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What Causes Pain In Upper Back While Stretching?
Question: Hi,
I have some painful tender points in my upper back and it is paining when i am strecthing. I had bad cold 4 week before and i was coughing alot that time.but the cough got cleared now and i am free from cold now. I also felt some lumps on my neck when i had cold but most of the lumps were gone now. The only symptom i have is some tender points on my back and one very tiny lump in my neck which is not completely gone after the cold. But rest of the neck lumps were gone at this time. Please let me know to get relief from the pain.
I have some painful tender points in my upper back and it is paining when i am strecthing. I had bad cold 4 week before and i was coughing alot that time.but the cough got cleared now and i am free from cold now. I also felt some lumps on my neck when i had cold but most of the lumps were gone now. The only symptom i have is some tender points on my back and one very tiny lump in my neck which is not completely gone after the cold. But rest of the neck lumps were gone at this time. Please let me know to get relief from the pain.
Brief Answer:
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of pleural pain due to infection in your lungs leading pain in upper back.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
If no relief with medication then further investigation need to be done.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST]]
X ray may not show details.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of pleural pain due to infection in your lungs leading pain in upper back.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
If no relief with medication then further investigation need to be done.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST]]
X ray may not show details.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do i need to worryabout my tiny lump in the neck? Or when should i worry about the lumps?
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You dont have to worry about your lump till it is increasing fast in size,or showing signs of infection,or increasing numbness in extremities.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You dont have to worry about your lump till it is increasing fast in size,or showing signs of infection,or increasing numbness in extremities.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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