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What Causes Muscle Cramps In Neck And Shoulders?
I have been having muscle cramps, sometime sever in my neck, shoulder (scapula area) and back for the past 5 or 6 years. The pain which can be excruciating sometimes radiates across my shoulder down my right arm usually stopping at the elbow or sometimes the pain seems to radiate thru my chest or throat. These can occur with no physical exertion and sometimes just happen Any ideas what s going on?
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
hi,
thank-you for providing the brief history of you.
as you mentioned the pain in the upper back and also radiating in the arms and elbow. for me it is sounding more of a nerve getting pinch in the neck region. Also, an MRI will be of use configure the extent of soft tissue damage.
for the same, you have to first use the hot water fermentation for the neck and upper back region.
later, some static neck exercises which will help the muscle to become stronger and increase the intervertebral spaces and the pinching of the nerve will be reduced and as a result pain will reduce.
Also, Strengthening the upper limb as whole from mild to moderate exercise program will be of help.
Also perform regular breathing exercises as the accessory muscles of respiration are of in need to hold the head straight.
You can even take the physical therapy services like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for reducing the spasm and pain relief
I have seen many cases with cervical pain radiating to the upper limb and with the combination of exercises and medication they have responded 99% positive.
Also, the process will be little longer for rehabilitation as spine is important and the Strengthening will be a slow steady process but the recovery is guaranteed.
with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery
regards
thank-you for providing the brief history of you.
as you mentioned the pain in the upper back and also radiating in the arms and elbow. for me it is sounding more of a nerve getting pinch in the neck region. Also, an MRI will be of use configure the extent of soft tissue damage.
for the same, you have to first use the hot water fermentation for the neck and upper back region.
later, some static neck exercises which will help the muscle to become stronger and increase the intervertebral spaces and the pinching of the nerve will be reduced and as a result pain will reduce.
Also, Strengthening the upper limb as whole from mild to moderate exercise program will be of help.
Also perform regular breathing exercises as the accessory muscles of respiration are of in need to hold the head straight.
You can even take the physical therapy services like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for reducing the spasm and pain relief
I have seen many cases with cervical pain radiating to the upper limb and with the combination of exercises and medication they have responded 99% positive.
Also, the process will be little longer for rehabilitation as spine is important and the Strengthening will be a slow steady process but the recovery is guaranteed.
with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery
regards
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