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What Causes Recurring Back Spasms Along With Stiffness In Neck?

since 2011 i have been having back spasms in my upper back, they are increasing and now I occasionally get stiffness or pain in my neck. the spasms only happen on my right side and the pain feels like stabbing and I even have a loss of breathing because it some how makes me feel like I just got the wind knocked out of me. since 2011 I went from being 5 31/2 to now being only 5 2 . along with it my upper body suffers from some kind of locking up when I am sleeping, it s so bad sometimes I feel paralyzed. I just lay there until it passes. if I even slightly bump up against anything on my right side it causes the spasm too. any thoughts. I am 45 years of age and I feel like I am too young for this fast aging body.
Fri, 8 Jan 2021
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Hello,

Recurring back spasms may be due to many factors like overuse, weakness, muscle strain, tightening of the muscle, etc. Since you are experiencing recurring back spasms with stiffness in the neck; it may be indicative of an underlying spinal problem, such as osteoarthritis or herniated disc. Medical conditions that may cause similar symptoms are slip discs, degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, etc. You are suggested not to sit for long hours on the PC / laptop. It may trigger your symptoms, take break between work.

Maintain correct posture during walking, sitting or sleeping. Make sure the mattress on which you sleep is partially hard and comfortable. Take adequate sleep. Stay away from addictions if any. Do walking and exercises regularly. If obese lose weight. You can take acetaminophen, one SOS when pain and discomfort. Baclofen helps to reduce muscles stiffness and relaxes it. You can take one SOS when needed. However. you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get all routine tests, investigations and Imaging tests done to do detailed study so that the treatment can be started at the earliest.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Recurring Back Spasms Along With Stiffness In Neck?

Hello, Recurring back spasms may be due to many factors like overuse, weakness, muscle strain, tightening of the muscle, etc. Since you are experiencing recurring back spasms with stiffness in the neck; it may be indicative of an underlying spinal problem, such as osteoarthritis or herniated disc. Medical conditions that may cause similar symptoms are slip discs, degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, etc. You are suggested not to sit for long hours on the PC / laptop. It may trigger your symptoms, take break between work. Maintain correct posture during walking, sitting or sleeping. Make sure the mattress on which you sleep is partially hard and comfortable. Take adequate sleep. Stay away from addictions if any. Do walking and exercises regularly. If obese lose weight. You can take acetaminophen, one SOS when pain and discomfort. Baclofen helps to reduce muscles stiffness and relaxes it. You can take one SOS when needed. However. you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get all routine tests, investigations and Imaging tests done to do detailed study so that the treatment can be started at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician