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What Causes Upper Back And Shoulder Pain In The Elderly?

Last couple days upper back across shoulders get pain which radiates to throat whenever I do too much. I ve had back pain before but normally lower back (sciatica). This is the first time I ve had pain upper back. After awhile pain goes away. I m 82 years and consider myself in good health most of my life. Any ideas what could be causing my pain??
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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hi
Try short course of motion twice daily after meals,hot fomentation ,massage for 5 days.use firm mattress,avoid lifting.
it should help.
consult an orthopaedic surgeon if pain persists for radiological and clinical evaluation of cause ,diagnosis,management.
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What Causes Upper Back And Shoulder Pain In The Elderly?

hi Try short course of motion twice daily after meals,hot fomentation ,massage for 5 days.use firm mattress,avoid lifting. it should help. consult an orthopaedic surgeon if pain persists for radiological and clinical evaluation of cause ,diagnosis,management.