What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Neck And Shoulders?

Posted on Mon, 29 Aug 2016

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Question : I am having lower neck, shoulder, and mid-back pain between shoulder blades accompanied by shoulder spasms. I also cannot take a deep breath in. I went and had an EKG, bloodwork, chest XRAY to rule out heart or lung issues but wondered if you have any suggestions in regards to musculoskeletal? I am stiff and things are cracking and popping. I was in a minor car accident, but I think the breathing thing was going on before that. I am under an immense amount of stress right now also.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to get physiotherapy and muscle relaxant

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and I think you had neck muscle spasm.In this condition there is painful movement. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Hot water fomentation
2.Wear soft cervical collar when traveling.
3.Take myoril or myospaz tablet twice daily.
4.physiotherapy to improve neck muscle strength.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks

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