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What Causes Pain At The Base Of The Neck To The Back Of The Shoulder?

I have a pain from the base of my neck in the back of my shoulder and down my arm. My elbow is especially sore. It takes me a while to find a comfortable way to sleep and when it flares up sitting hurts worse. What could be causing this and should I be worried.
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there is pain in your arm and shoulder
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

If nerve compression becomes severe later on then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Pain At The Base Of The Neck To The Back Of The Shoulder?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there is pain in your arm and shoulder I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. If nerve compression becomes severe later on then surgical decompression will give permanent relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care