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What Causes Spasms And Pain In The Back?

I m a 32 yr old female born with Erbs Palsy in my left shoulder and neck. My left was paralyzed for 6mon at birth. Then my nerves grew back on their own and I m able to use the arm. However I have restrictive use turning my wrist completely over and I can t reach above my head. For the past few months I ve been having spasms throughout my back, pain in the side of my neck and shoulder, my shoulder blade feels like it s pulling away from my spine and I m getting these electric shocks in my chest, back and neck that shoot up into my head. My doctor continues to tell me a lot of this comes from anxiety. I take anxiety meds and pains meds which numb everything, but as soon as they wear off I feel pain again. What should do? I think I need an MRI ASAP but who knows what my dr will recommend.
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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I would suggest a help from a physical therapist for ultrasonic massage, diathermy fomentation and exercises.Application of over the counter muscle relaxant gel application and carisoma compound if your doctor agrees for muscle spasm relief.
MRI may not be needed for now
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What Causes Spasms And Pain In The Back?

Hi I would suggest a help from a physical therapist for ultrasonic massage, diathermy fomentation and exercises.Application of over the counter muscle relaxant gel application and carisoma compound if your doctor agrees for muscle spasm relief. MRI may not be needed for now