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Suggest Treatment For Trapezius Strain
Question: Hi, my boyfriend was told he has a Trapezius strain. He doesnt really know how he got it, but it bothers him alot. He's a welder, and the pain never goes away which makes it hard for him to work. The doctor gave him pain relief pills but he says theyre not working, he tries to rest as much as he cans but its not working. He doesnt know what to do with the pain anymore. Can I please get some answers? Could acupuncture work??
Brief Answer:
You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in neck or there can be cervical disc compression.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.
For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your treating doctor.
Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
His pain can be due occupation,so reducing activity will help.
Acupuncture can work but pain may re appear after effect has reduced.
Local steroid shot may help if cervical disc is suspected.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in neck or there can be cervical disc compression.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.
For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your treating doctor.
Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
His pain can be due occupation,so reducing activity will help.
Acupuncture can work but pain may re appear after effect has reduced.
Local steroid shot may help if cervical disc is suspected.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One more question, by "take rest" how long are we talking about?? Is it days, weeks, months or how long exactly?
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Usually one week rest may be sufficient to recover early.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Regards dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Usually one week rest may be sufficient to recover early.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Regards dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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