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What Causes Upper Right Back Pain?
Question: I have a sharp pain in my upper right back.
Brief Answer:
it could be a muscular sprain or cervical radiating pain .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
In my opinion that could be cervical radiating pain or a muscular sprain , usually it subside alone with relaxation and even without medication .
For my patients i recommend physiotherapy , spinal straightening exercises is very helpful . Painkiller like tylenol tabs when needed , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplementation and hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels will be effective for most of cases .
In more severe cases steroid tabs or injection are prescribed if needed .try to avoid heavy lifting , over weighing , vigorous movements , bad sleeping or sitting postures .
If pain persist i recommend X ray and MRI scan to exclude any spinal injury and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
it could be a muscular sprain or cervical radiating pain .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
In my opinion that could be cervical radiating pain or a muscular sprain , usually it subside alone with relaxation and even without medication .
For my patients i recommend physiotherapy , spinal straightening exercises is very helpful . Painkiller like tylenol tabs when needed , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplementation and hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels will be effective for most of cases .
In more severe cases steroid tabs or injection are prescribed if needed .try to avoid heavy lifting , over weighing , vigorous movements , bad sleeping or sitting postures .
If pain persist i recommend X ray and MRI scan to exclude any spinal injury and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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