What Causes Sharp Pain In The Shoulders?

Posted on Mon, 30 Jan 2017

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Question : I started having sharp pains in my right shoulder then it went to my upper arm as well. Now sometimes it is also in my elbow. It is a bit better since I take more Tylenol but sometimes still excruciating. I can't get into y doctor appointment for a month. I use a heating pad sometimes. What else can I do and wat is this.?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are having cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having a condition which is called cervical spondylitis. In this there is nerve compression in spine which causes pain in whole hand. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Avoid using very high pillow or keeping neck in same position for long time like laptop work. Give some break in between.
2. Avoid travelling or any jerky movement to neck.
3. Tablet Lyrica one at night time.
4. Physiotherapy to make neck muscles strength and intermittent cervical traction exercises.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know of there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng