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What Causes Pain In Neck And Shoulders?

I have had pain in neck region and shoulders for months now. I ccant turn my neck all the way to the right and I have a hard time sleeping at night. My shoulders are more painful at night and my arms go numb during sleep. Is this a shoulder issue or spinal issue? I want to make a dr appointment but not sure who to see.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hello,

As this sounds like a cervical spine nerve root entrapment so does the symptoms.

I will advise taking an MRI. Post which we can plan the treatment. Treatment included - neck stabilization by using the cervical soft collar, hot water fermentation for the neck, upper back, and shoulder.

Post having this, doing simple neck stabilization exercise like static neck exercises and range of motion exercise will be helpful.

Also, shoulder stabilization exercises, inter-scapular muscle strengthening exercises, upper limb strengthening exercises will help to reduce the symptoms to a greater extent.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What Causes Pain In Neck And Shoulders?

Hello, As this sounds like a cervical spine nerve root entrapment so does the symptoms. I will advise taking an MRI. Post which we can plan the treatment. Treatment included - neck stabilization by using the cervical soft collar, hot water fermentation for the neck, upper back, and shoulder. Post having this, doing simple neck stabilization exercise like static neck exercises and range of motion exercise will be helpful. Also, shoulder stabilization exercises, inter-scapular muscle strengthening exercises, upper limb strengthening exercises will help to reduce the symptoms to a greater extent. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist