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What Causes Severe Muscle Spasms And Numbness After Taking Suggest Remedy For Muscle Spasms, Numbness In Arm And Neck Pain
I had cortisone injections into my AC joint and bursa of my left shoulder (guided by CT and ultrasound). I have had muscle spasms and numbness for the last 10 days in my left arm, and neck pain. I have managed the pain with NSAIDS. is this a normal side effect of a shot hitting a nerve? Can you offer any advice?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
hi,
as you mentioned about the history of you and taking a cortisone injection into the AC joint. Usually one first ocassion you may or you may not have such feeling.
also that when you have taken injection now, you should discuss with your physician and meet up the best physical therapist who can help you get good strength in neck and upper limb muscles on both the side of the body. Why I am mentioning such is because to avoid repeating the symptoms again. As inflammation of Bursa occurs due to muscle becoming weak and the Bursa getting used more by the joint more and getting it inflammed. Also the stiffness , muscle spasm and numbness are totally related to the nerve in the spinal column getting compression. but it can be released by doing proper exercises. I have been seeing many chronic cases and all are benefittted with cortisone and post that a complete rehabilitation plan. But the porcess is long and time consuming. but it does work.
with regards
as you mentioned about the history of you and taking a cortisone injection into the AC joint. Usually one first ocassion you may or you may not have such feeling.
also that when you have taken injection now, you should discuss with your physician and meet up the best physical therapist who can help you get good strength in neck and upper limb muscles on both the side of the body. Why I am mentioning such is because to avoid repeating the symptoms again. As inflammation of Bursa occurs due to muscle becoming weak and the Bursa getting used more by the joint more and getting it inflammed. Also the stiffness , muscle spasm and numbness are totally related to the nerve in the spinal column getting compression. but it can be released by doing proper exercises. I have been seeing many chronic cases and all are benefittted with cortisone and post that a complete rehabilitation plan. But the porcess is long and time consuming. but it does work.
with regards
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