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How Can Chronic Pain In The Neck, Shoulders And Upper Back Be Treated?
I am 50 years male. i have chronic pain in my neck, shoulders, upper back & lower back. It is more of stiffness, which very bad in the morning. After some movements improves slightly. I don t feel fresh even after night sleep. feel tired whole day. Also feel depressed for i had taken medicines also. I had gone for all the tests like blood, xray, MRI etc. Vitamin D level is low at 18. is this fibromyalgia. please suggest. My doctor has prescribed : 1. Myospaz twice daily 2. zaptra twice daily Are these medicines safe to take for longer duration.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that upper back pain including shoulders and neck can be typically because of long-term poor posture, improper lifting techniques, overuse of muscles or an injury. Treatment for upper back pain and stiffness includes self care ( activity modification ),Ice and heat therapy and pain relievers.
Myospaz is a good skeletal muscle relaxant and don't have any drug interaction with your anxiety medication. Kindly consult with your physician if pain persists.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that upper back pain including shoulders and neck can be typically because of long-term poor posture, improper lifting techniques, overuse of muscles or an injury. Treatment for upper back pain and stiffness includes self care ( activity modification ),Ice and heat therapy and pain relievers.
Myospaz is a good skeletal muscle relaxant and don't have any drug interaction with your anxiety medication. Kindly consult with your physician if pain persists.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
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