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How Can Pain In The Lower Back Be Treated?
My husband has rotator cuff issues. And arthritis in his shoulder. He recently saw the doctor and got a steroid shot. He does physical therapy. This afternoon his shoulder started to droop. He has pain in his lower back on the same side. He took alleve and it seems to help, but he is still leaning . Does he need to see the doctor today?
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, as you say, his shoulder drooped that means there is a spasm of the muscle. He needs to be examined for what has happened to his shoulder muscles.
If any palsy has happened then he needs immediate treatment. Klumpkes palsy and other nerve palsies of the back can be found out only with proper examination. So, kindly take him to orthopedician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, as you say, his shoulder drooped that means there is a spasm of the muscle. He needs to be examined for what has happened to his shoulder muscles.
If any palsy has happened then he needs immediate treatment. Klumpkes palsy and other nerve palsies of the back can be found out only with proper examination. So, kindly take him to orthopedician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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