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What Causes Shooting Pain Radiating From The Neck To The Shoulder Blade?
Question: I had shooting pain from neck to shoulder blade. went to doctor, put me on muscle relaxers. Been on them for 3 days. very little comfort. Pain is in shoulder blade only at this time. Shoulder is a bit swollen. Any suggestions????
Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylosis, Muscle knot
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis which is a degenerative condition of the spine in the back of the neck where the nerves travelling to the upper limb can get compressed due to the extra bone growth and degenerative changes.
Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow. Perform neck extension exercises by a Physiotherapist. You can also wear a soft cervical collar to reduce the neck flexion.
Take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for a month. This will take care of the shooting pain. Apply hot packs to the affected region at the back of the neck and shoulder.
The pain in the shoulder is due to tight muscle knot formation due to the nerve irritation. A Physiotherapist will be able to give TENS and massage therapy for tempeh in that region.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Cervical spondylosis, Muscle knot
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis which is a degenerative condition of the spine in the back of the neck where the nerves travelling to the upper limb can get compressed due to the extra bone growth and degenerative changes.
Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow. Perform neck extension exercises by a Physiotherapist. You can also wear a soft cervical collar to reduce the neck flexion.
Take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for a month. This will take care of the shooting pain. Apply hot packs to the affected region at the back of the neck and shoulder.
The pain in the shoulder is due to tight muscle knot formation due to the nerve irritation. A Physiotherapist will be able to give TENS and massage therapy for tempeh in that region.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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