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Recurring Pain In Neck And Shoulder For Past 48 Hours

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Question: recurring pain in neck and shoulder for past 48 hours
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be a neck muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
A pain in neck and shoulder can happen due to a muscle spasm due to abnormal neck position or working on computer for long hours. This can also be related to a frozen shoulder or spondylottic changes in the cervical spine.
You need to get an MRI scan of the neck done to find out the exact cause. Till then a hot compress and taking oral muscle relaxants can help. You can also apply a muscle relaxant gel like Volini after a hot compress. Do avoid using a pillow and working on computers till the pain subsides.
Hope this answer is helpful.
Any further follow up queries are welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Recurring Pain In Neck And Shoulder For Past 48 Hours

Brief Answer: Can be a neck muscle spasm. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for posting your query. A pain in neck and shoulder can happen due to a muscle spasm due to abnormal neck position or working on computer for long hours. This can also be related to a frozen shoulder or spondylottic changes in the cervical spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the neck done to find out the exact cause. Till then a hot compress and taking oral muscle relaxants can help. You can also apply a muscle relaxant gel like Volini after a hot compress. Do avoid using a pillow and working on computers till the pain subsides. Hope this answer is helpful. Any further follow up queries are welcome. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.