My brother has had the following issues: Pain in the upper back region, especially below the left shoulder blade. Spasm: began sometime in July, they are random and would last between 10-15mins. They are usually experienced more in the hips downwards hence can t walk when they attack. Same muscle group involved. Recent illnesses: pain in the ribs/ chest area. Medication: initially used ointments it didn t help went to hospital, he was x rayed they said no TB/ pneumonia. Given pain medication was OK for like a week then it recurred. This month (October) he was taken to the hospital again. The doctor said the condition maybe as a result of muscles on the region stretching. Treatment administered: 1. Tablets _ Rilif MR 2. Voltaren Emulgel for application 3. Physiotherapy for five days After the above esp the physio he felt better and could walk well. The two weeks ago - today is Oct 24 - the pain the spasm began again. Yesterday he was prescribed: Myolgin 2x2. Since then he has not experienced the spasm nor the excessive sweating experienced usually at night. Any insights would be appreciated. Sam