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What Causes Severe Pain In Neck, Shoulder And Lower Back?

Respected doctors i am 19 year old girl agraduation student for architecture our work involves a lot of physical hard work too from past four months i feel strong pain in my neck ,left shoulder and lower back. My left arm goes numb at times and it feels weakened i can feel a constant pain over my ribs and upper back too. In november i visited a doctor who medicated me with etogesic mr & neurokind g suggesting me to get an Xray. I felt no relief even after exercising i need help what to do and it is so ?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in neck, shoulder and lower back . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem , nerve compression , ear infection or heart problem like angina . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to dentist for TMJ problem . For now eat light and soft , sleep in correct posture and try to reduce your stress level , as such pain can also occur due to stress , do stretching exercises for shoulder neck and back under expert .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . In some cases doctor may recommend surgery or acupuncture .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Neck, Shoulder And Lower Back?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in neck, shoulder and lower back . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem , nerve compression , ear infection or heart problem like angina . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to dentist for TMJ problem . For now eat light and soft , sleep in correct posture and try to reduce your stress level , as such pain can also occur due to stress , do stretching exercises for shoulder neck and back under expert .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . In some cases doctor may recommend surgery or acupuncture . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari