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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Side Of The Neck?
Question: I get a sharp pain in right side of neck that travels down to the shoulder with certain movements. I feel as though my head slips down.
Brief Answer:
Get the proper diagnosis asap to get appropriate management.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/64 - sharp pain right side of neck - travels down to shoulder with certain movements - feeling as though the head slips down - recently got this when you swap laps while turning head to left to breath...
Considering your age of 64, it is possible that age related cervical spine changes might have caused such pains with reference to the shoulder; turning the head to the left instigating or enhancing the pre-existing problem.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Clinical evaluation, preferably by an Orthopedic Surgeon.
MRI of the cervical spine for changes, discs, muscle spams- to get the exact diagnosis hence helping for a proper management.
Till then apply a sling to the right elbow in such a way that the weight of the right upper limb is transferred to the left side of the neck, thereby relaxing the muscles on the right side of the neck, taking away the spasm and relaxing the muscles and the pains.
Painkillers only if required.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis hence getting the proper management as per the findings.
Get the proper diagnosis asap to get appropriate management.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/64 - sharp pain right side of neck - travels down to shoulder with certain movements - feeling as though the head slips down - recently got this when you swap laps while turning head to left to breath...
Considering your age of 64, it is possible that age related cervical spine changes might have caused such pains with reference to the shoulder; turning the head to the left instigating or enhancing the pre-existing problem.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Clinical evaluation, preferably by an Orthopedic Surgeon.
MRI of the cervical spine for changes, discs, muscle spams- to get the exact diagnosis hence helping for a proper management.
Till then apply a sling to the right elbow in such a way that the weight of the right upper limb is transferred to the left side of the neck, thereby relaxing the muscles on the right side of the neck, taking away the spasm and relaxing the muscles and the pains.
Painkillers only if required.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis hence getting the proper management as per the findings.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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