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What Causes Trapezius Spasm?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: Hi! Ihave been facing a tightening sensation on the right side of my neck as i tilt my head towards the left shoulder and when i place my hand on the right side it feels like there's a swelling but its not visible..its like a knot..i think it appears to be in the upper trapezius(neck region) and a dull ache near my collarbone region also.. This has been over a month now..
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of trapezius spasm leading to swelling or knot which can not be felt.
I will advise you clinical examination and muscle relaxant consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
Another common possibility can be lymph node infection.
investigation like CBC, ESR may be required after clinical examination.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (8 minutes later)
I have done the mri and other blood tests which reveals early degenerative disc disease with mild diffuse posterior bulge of C4-C5 to C6-C7 discs causing minimal thecal sac indentation
And the blood was with vitamin D deficiency for which i m already taking medicines
The thing that is bothering me is this swelling or bump whatever it is..
What could be the other lymph node infection symptoms if you could tell me please
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Lymph node symptoms will be tenderness, pain on swallowing,fever,discharge.

Cervical disc bulge can lead to tightness feeling.

Another possibility can be lipoma causing compression over nerve.

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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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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What Causes Trapezius Spasm?

Brief Answer: explained below Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. There is possibility of trapezius spasm leading to swelling or knot which can not be felt. I will advise you clinical examination and muscle relaxant consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief. Another common possibility can be lymph node infection. investigation like CBC, ESR may be required after clinical examination. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.