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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In Right Arm And Back Of Neck?

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Question : My right arm is very sore and stiff achey and so is the back of my neck I have not done anything lately and I'm getting a headache I've been taking Advil and water and it has been like this since Friday
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely problem related to cervical spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely related cervical spine. Cervical spondylosis or intervetebral disc herniation of cervical spine can give such symptoms. Nerve compression or irritation gives pain towards arms or hand also.

A physical examination should be carried out by orthopedician to get clue for this and a X ray should be taken in case of positive findings, which will rule out the condition. Spam of muscles on the neck and trapezius muscles also is charcteristic for this.
NSAIDs like ketoprofen and Muscle relaxants like tizanidine for short duration will be helpful for this. Also avoid pillows. Using medicated pillows for cervical spondylosis also is good. Soft cervical collar also can be used for short period.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In Right Arm And Back Of Neck?

Brief Answer: Most likely problem related to cervical spine. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely related cervical spine. Cervical spondylosis or intervetebral disc herniation of cervical spine can give such symptoms. Nerve compression or irritation gives pain towards arms or hand also. A physical examination should be carried out by orthopedician to get clue for this and a X ray should be taken in case of positive findings, which will rule out the condition. Spam of muscles on the neck and trapezius muscles also is charcteristic for this. NSAIDs like ketoprofen and Muscle relaxants like tizanidine for short duration will be helpful for this. Also avoid pillows. Using medicated pillows for cervical spondylosis also is good. Soft cervical collar also can be used for short period. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.