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What Should I Do To Treat Muscle Tightness In Upper Back?

I have a very tight muscle in my,upper back..I say under the wing area. It affects my neck and shoulder terrible. What can I do? Imhave an awesome,chair massager that gets a spot that feels like a rock, but it hurts like crazy when pressure is,applied. What can I,do,to losen the muscles?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Hi friend,

Thanks for your query.

Your problems are apparently due to spasm ('catch' or tightening) of the back muscles.

A short (5-7 days') course of a combination of ibuprofen + paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone; and, hot compresses, will give you complete relief. You can rest assured of the efficacy of the advised medicines.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.

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Take care

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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What Should I Do To Treat Muscle Tightness In Upper Back?

Hi friend, Thanks for your query. Your problems are apparently due to spasm ( catch or tightening) of the back muscles. A short (5-7 days ) course of a combination of ibuprofen + paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone; and, hot compresses, will give you complete relief. You can rest assured of the efficacy of the advised medicines. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal