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Suggest Remedy For Back And Shoulder Pain
Question: I have been experiencing considerable back and shoulder pain upon waking up for the last two days. I am also experiencing sharp back pains when I swallow and burp. What could be the cause for this? I go to a boxing gym 4 to 5 days a week, for reference sake.
Brief Answer:
There is possibility of spine muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of spine muscle spasm. This leads to pain in shoulder and back.When pressure increases on burping pain can aggravate.
For these symptoms analgesic with muscle relaxant and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Gradually neck exercises can be started after relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility can be spinal nerve compression leading to back and shoulder pain.
I will advise you to MRI spine for better diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
There is possibility of spine muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of spine muscle spasm. This leads to pain in shoulder and back.When pressure increases on burping pain can aggravate.
For these symptoms analgesic with muscle relaxant and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Gradually neck exercises can be started after relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility can be spinal nerve compression leading to back and shoulder pain.
I will advise you to MRI spine for better diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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