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What Causes Chronic Pain In Neck And Shoulder Long After A Collarbone Injury?
I broke my collarbone over 30 yrs ago. It broke and split to the end. At the time they talked about screwing the split piece back ttogether. Without insurance I chose not to have it done. I ve experience chronic pain throughout my neck and shoulder. Ive been going to a pain management specialist for the last 15 yrs. It seems to just be getting worse.All of the muscles just seem so tight, a huge knot. I m having some xrays of it taken next week. I just wander would an mri show if it was causing problems with all the muscles and tendons?I m 52 a welder that is still working somehow.
Tue, 6 Aug 2019
Hello,
For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally.
Heating pads also help.
In case of not getting relief, you may require an X-ray neck with a shoulder after orthopedician consultation.
Restrict your movements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally.
Heating pads also help.
In case of not getting relief, you may require an X-ray neck with a shoulder after orthopedician consultation.
Restrict your movements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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