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Suggest Treatment For Stabbing Pain In Right Shoulder Blade?
hi Dr I have frequent stabbing pain in my right shoulder blade and constant pressure at the base of my skull where it meets the neckand constant urge to spastic twist of my neck to relieve pressureon both sides of my occiptal bone. What could be causing this? Thank you for your help. This has been going on for several years and treatments with chiropractic care physical therapy and even injections have provided little to no relief
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Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest using painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms continue, steroid injections may be recommended.
I also recommend physical therapy for relieve.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest using painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms continue, steroid injections may be recommended.
I also recommend physical therapy for relieve.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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