I’m Having A Spasm Pain On My Left Neck Or Left Side Of My Neck

Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 2020

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Question : I’m having a spasm pain on my left neck or left side of my neck and it runs to my shoulder started last night and it’s still happening I did sleep but I woke up in the pain is still there

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be cervical radiculopathy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

I think this can be related to a pinched nerve on the neck (radiculopathy ). It can be caused by changes on the spine due to degenerative disc disease ,bone spurs ect.
You may need to use anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen or naproxen for pain.
Use muscle relaxers such musxoflex.
Use warm compresses on neck and shoulder.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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