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What Causes Pain In The Shoulder And Neck?

I am having really bad pain in the top of my left shoulder. The pain comes and goes usually i have to take so over the counter pain medicine to get it to ease up. This has been going on for about 2-3 weeks. Once it starts the pain will go from about a 2-3 to a 6-7. Sometime it also feels like the pain shoots to the back of my neck. I have not been in any accident with the shoulder or are.
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the shoulder and neck . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondolysis , cervical radiculopathy , trigger points of trepezius muscle and nerve compression . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or x-ray . Doctor may also examine physically . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with vitamin d supplement . Doctor may also recommend particular stretching exercises and physical therapy . For now take proper rest , apply warm compresses on neck and shoulder and take ibuprofen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain In The Shoulder And Neck?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the shoulder and neck . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondolysis , cervical radiculopathy , trigger points of trepezius muscle and nerve compression . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or x-ray . Doctor may also examine physically . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with vitamin d supplement . Doctor may also recommend particular stretching exercises and physical therapy . For now take proper rest , apply warm compresses on neck and shoulder and take ibuprofen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari