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What To Do For The Severe Pain In The Shoulder Till The Elbow?
I have severe (8) right shoulder pain that has been consistent for 5 days. The pain radiates down the arm to just above the elbow. There is some pain radiating to the right side of my neck. I have tried 800 mg Motrin, also a muscle relaxer but there does not seem to be any relief. Hot moist heat helps for awhile but the pain returns. I am female age 64.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
hi,
thank you for providing the brief history of you.
A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.
As mentioned your pain radiates from neck upto elbow, then you should get assessment done by a physical therapist, as it looks to me more of a pinched nerve pain . The nerve is pinched in the cervical region and because of it, the pain is radiating. Using a Neck collar should should you relieve the pain for time being.
Later undergoing physical therapy will help to improve the strength in the muscles of the neck and the upper limb. Performing the exercises taught by physical therapist at home will help for longer run benefits.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
thank you for providing the brief history of you.
A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.
As mentioned your pain radiates from neck upto elbow, then you should get assessment done by a physical therapist, as it looks to me more of a pinched nerve pain . The nerve is pinched in the cervical region and because of it, the pain is radiating. Using a Neck collar should should you relieve the pain for time being.
Later undergoing physical therapy will help to improve the strength in the muscles of the neck and the upper limb. Performing the exercises taught by physical therapist at home will help for longer run benefits.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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