Is Physical Therapy Effective In Managing Neck And Shoulder Pain?

Posted on Fri, 26 May 2017

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Question : WILL PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP TO LESSEN FIBROMYALGIA PAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDERS? WHAT IS THE USUAL TREATMENT? (I'm a 79 yr old female with osteoporosis) K.J.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Neck and shoulder pain at this age in presence of osteoporosis can be due to cervical spondylosis.
You should get a mri of cervical region.
Fibromyalgia responds to physiotherapy.
Drugs like Sertraline, duloxetine, pregabalin, gabapentin is useful.
Milnacipran can be used too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further details.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy