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Shortly after awakening, i developed sharp stabbing pain upon movement (dull ache at rest ) located in upper left back, near underneath the shoulder blade. But now the pain is extended up into my neck and ear, as if the lymph nodes are effected. I am 71 yrs. old with rheumatoid arthritis, fused neck with serious osteo-porosis.
You could have cervical spondylosis. Considering your age and dull ache it is the probable cause. You can confirm it by having an x-ray cervical spine.
The treatment is physiotherapy for neck muscles strengthening. Tablet Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days and capsule Omeprazole once daily before food for 5 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Srinivas Bandam
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What Causes Upper Back Pain Upon Movement?
Hello, You could have cervical spondylosis. Considering your age and dull ache it is the probable cause. You can confirm it by having an x-ray cervical spine. The treatment is physiotherapy for neck muscles strengthening. Tablet Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days and capsule Omeprazole once daily before food for 5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Srinivas Bandam