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Is Intermittent Pressure Radiating Across The Back, Shoulder And Base Of The Neck A Serious Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2022
Question: I occasionally have a brief 30 second wave across upper back shoulders with gripping sensation including base of neck. This has happened about 5 times in last month. Most recently yesterday. Lasts only 30 seconds. Usually I have been doing nothing at the time, walking across the room, sitting, not lifting or working.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be cervical disc

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Frankly speaking, apart from one possibility of Cervical Disc Prolapse at C4-5 Level, nothin else seems to fit in your description of symptoms.
Since the symptoms are so infrequent, I would not suggest any medicine. But I would recommend one X-ray of the neck, and muscle strengthening exercises for neck. Also, I would recommend blood test for vitamin B12.

Hope this is useful. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Is Intermittent Pressure Radiating Across The Back, Shoulder And Base Of The Neck A Serious Concern?

Brief Answer: Could be cervical disc Detailed Answer: Hi, Frankly speaking, apart from one possibility of Cervical Disc Prolapse at C4-5 Level, nothin else seems to fit in your description of symptoms. Since the symptoms are so infrequent, I would not suggest any medicine. But I would recommend one X-ray of the neck, and muscle strengthening exercises for neck. Also, I would recommend blood test for vitamin B12. Hope this is useful. Please feel free to ask any other question.