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How Can Pain In The Upper Back And Neck Be Treated?

I was just diagnosed with three herniated disc today # 3 disc being the worst as it is clearly pressing on my spinal cord and as a result I have left hip, lower and upper back pain as well as my neck. I was in a car accident where I was T boned on the drivers side. My question is the choices I was given today are 1) Lumbar epidural steroid injection, 2)SI joint injection. Yes still steroid but what are the risk? I know if I end up with many of these injections done I could risk bone lost and muscle damage over time perhaps
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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As per your query you have pain in pain in the upper back and neck. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like trapezius trigger point , muscle spasm , disc problem or working in same posture for long time. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to back several times a day , take proper rest , change your posture after after every few minutest while working and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon if condition doesn't get better . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or x-ray . Doctor may recommend particular stretching exercises , physical therapy , muscle relaxant or anti inflammatory .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Pain In The Upper Back And Neck Be Treated?

As per your query you have pain in pain in the upper back and neck. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like trapezius trigger point , muscle spasm , disc problem or working in same posture for long time. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to back several times a day , take proper rest , change your posture after after every few minutest while working and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon if condition doesn t get better . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or x-ray . Doctor may recommend particular stretching exercises , physical therapy , muscle relaxant or anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari