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What Causes Pain On Right Side Of Neck Radiating To Shoulder?
Question: Hello Doctor , Good Morning
From last 2-3 weeks i had some pain on my right side of neck to shoulder i felt like as some nerve pain due to gym work out as i had done gym after long time n little neck warm up and shoulder exercise might caused this, i had applied ointment and also consult with dr regarding the same , dr has gave me ibbrufe and cyclobenzym medicines to loosenup the muscle part right on my shoulder side .. and i have also stared physiotherapy . generally the day progress my pain little get reduced but when i wake up in the morning it become worst , as per physiotherapist advice i am not sleeping on my stomach .. generally lying down on my back only by keeping small towel roller under neck .. Still not sure how it become server in the morning, could you please suggest
From last 2-3 weeks i had some pain on my right side of neck to shoulder i felt like as some nerve pain due to gym work out as i had done gym after long time n little neck warm up and shoulder exercise might caused this, i had applied ointment and also consult with dr regarding the same , dr has gave me ibbrufe and cyclobenzym medicines to loosenup the muscle part right on my shoulder side .. and i have also stared physiotherapy . generally the day progress my pain little get reduced but when i wake up in the morning it become worst , as per physiotherapist advice i am not sleeping on my stomach .. generally lying down on my back only by keeping small towel roller under neck .. Still not sure how it become server in the morning, could you please suggest
Brief Answer:
This is neck muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you have sprained in your neck muscles and it will take some time to relieve completely. I would suggest you following.
1.Get x ray to make sure that there is every thing normal with the bone.
2. If x ray is normal than you need to take hot water fomentation.
3. I would recommend tablet Etova MR to my patient, twice daily for ten days.
4. After hot fomentation apply voletran ointment.
5. Avoid any physiotherapy, only short wave dithermy can be continued as more exercise will increase spasm.
I hope this pain will improve in three to four weeks. Do not be worried as it is not a serious issue. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
This is neck muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you have sprained in your neck muscles and it will take some time to relieve completely. I would suggest you following.
1.Get x ray to make sure that there is every thing normal with the bone.
2. If x ray is normal than you need to take hot water fomentation.
3. I would recommend tablet Etova MR to my patient, twice daily for ten days.
4. After hot fomentation apply voletran ointment.
5. Avoid any physiotherapy, only short wave dithermy can be continued as more exercise will increase spasm.
I hope this pain will improve in three to four weeks. Do not be worried as it is not a serious issue. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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