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How Long Does Painful Muscle Spams Take To Heal?

I am 72 years old women and recently came across a 95 year old man that has overturned his mobility scooter. I managed to lift up him and the scooter up, he was shaken but not hurt and went on his way. This was 2 weeks ago. The following day I had sharp pains in my chest and in the shoulder and upper back so I really have hurt my muscles. I been taking co-codimal and this does ease the pain. I cannot take Ibuprofen as it gives me palpitations. It did ease of a bit but even lifting a kettle or small bag sets the sharp pain off again. I have not seen a doctor as I don t think anything else can be done. But how long will it take for the muscles to repair.? Please advise. Thank you.
posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful muscle spasm . I would suggest you to take complete rest , apply warm compresses to shoulder and shoulder , do light stretching for shoulder and upper back and take over the counter pain killer . If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI co rule out other causes like disc problem or soft tissue injury . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy and particular exercises .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Does Painful Muscle Spams Take To Heal?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful muscle spasm . I would suggest you to take complete rest , apply warm compresses to shoulder and shoulder , do light stretching for shoulder and upper back and take over the counter pain killer . If condition doesn t get better in 2-3 days then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI co rule out other causes like disc problem or soft tissue injury . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy and particular exercises . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari