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Is Physical Therapy Effective In Managing Neck And Shoulder Pain?
Question: WILL PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP TO LESSEN FIBROMYALGIA PAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDERS? WHAT IS THE USUAL TREATMENT? (I'm a 79 yr old female with osteoporosis) K.J.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Neck and shoulder pain at this age in presence of osteoporosis can be due to cervical spondylosis.
You should get a mri of cervical region.
Fibromyalgia responds to physiotherapy.
Drugs like Sertraline, duloxetine, pregabalin, gabapentin is useful.
Milnacipran can be used too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further details.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Neck and shoulder pain at this age in presence of osteoporosis can be due to cervical spondylosis.
You should get a mri of cervical region.
Fibromyalgia responds to physiotherapy.
Drugs like Sertraline, duloxetine, pregabalin, gabapentin is useful.
Milnacipran can be used too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further details.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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