HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Neck Pain, Twitching At Base Of Neck. Spreading To Arm And Back. Any Help?

hi! I ve been having this neck pain and twitching at the base of my neck and above my collar bone for more than a month. it decreased but last week increased again. it is on my left side. a couple of times the sprain has spread to my left arm and sometimes to my back. some days the pain and twitch is so terrible. any help? thanks!
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Dear Concerned.,
Thanks for writing to us.
The chronic neck pain with radiation to left arm and to back could be due to many reasons . As such the following can be considered to be investigated.
A)Cervical Radiculopathy; Compression of nerve roots due to various causes including disc prolapse/spondylosis/trauma/
B)Spondylosis;Usually in the middle age due to wear and tear of joints(Osteoarthritis) and age related degeneration of joint facets and neural foraminae leading to sensori motor disturbances/pain /paresthesia.Nerve compression and lack of blood flow.
C)Cervical Rib; Congenital growth of Cervical Vertebral Transverse process at the level of seventh cervical vertebra on the first rib will lead to compression of lower trunk of brachial plexus and subclavian artery.
Treatment; Pain killers;NSAIDs/ opioid Analgesics and Muscle relaxants and local application of muscle relaxant sprays.
Physiotherapy with traction , Neck Excercises and Short wave etc.
Cervical Collar as per the measurement of patient.
In addition chiropracters/Yoga/accupuncure have been tried.

Kindly try the above measures,
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Best regards.,
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan,
Ex-Navy.

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Radiculopathy


Loading Online Doctors....
Neck Pain, Twitching At Base Of Neck. Spreading To Arm And Back. Any Help?

Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. The chronic neck pain with radiation to left arm and to back could be due to many reasons . As such the following can be considered to be investigated. A)Cervical Radiculopathy; Compression of nerve roots due to various causes including disc prolapse/spondylosis/trauma/ B)Spondylosis;Usually in the middle age due to wear and tear of joints(Osteoarthritis) and age related degeneration of joint facets and neural foraminae leading to sensori motor disturbances/pain /paresthesia.Nerve compression and lack of blood flow. C)Cervical Rib; Congenital growth of Cervical Vertebral Transverse process at the level of seventh cervical vertebra on the first rib will lead to compression of lower trunk of brachial plexus and subclavian artery. Treatment; Pain killers;NSAIDs/ opioid Analgesics and Muscle relaxants and local application of muscle relaxant sprays. Physiotherapy with traction , Neck Excercises and Short wave etc. Cervical Collar as per the measurement of patient. In addition chiropracters/Yoga/accupuncure have been tried. Kindly try the above measures, Wishing you a speedy recovery, Best regards., Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan, Ex-Navy.