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What Causes Severe Muscle Spasms In The Neck And The Left Shoulder?

Hi, i am having severe muscle spasms in my neck and left shoulder. It started Thursday on the right side of my neck and has moved to the left side. I can barely hold my head up. I have tried ice and heat and even anagesic cream which it did help the right side but once it crossed to the left side i can t get any relief. I have to get a towel to turn my head from side to side. Any suggestions would be helpful because i can t get ready to go to the hospital or doctor because of the severe pain.
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Pain due to muscle spasms in the neck & shoulder can be due to rotator cuff tendinitis, cervical OA, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder or bad posture (during sleep) & injury. However, sometimes it can be indicative of developing heart disease. You are suggested to take pain relievers, NSAIDS, naproxen or combiflam, one SOS when needed. Use pain relieving sprays (Volini) on the area affected. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood & lipid function tests done along with X-Ray, CT, MRI done, to detect the cause of your discomfort. You will be treated accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Muscle Spasms In The Neck And The Left Shoulder?

Hello, Pain due to muscle spasms in the neck & shoulder can be due to rotator cuff tendinitis, cervical OA, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder or bad posture (during sleep) & injury. However, sometimes it can be indicative of developing heart disease. You are suggested to take pain relievers, NSAIDS, naproxen or combiflam, one SOS when needed. Use pain relieving sprays (Volini) on the area affected. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood & lipid function tests done along with X-Ray, CT, MRI done, to detect the cause of your discomfort. You will be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician