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What Causes Stiffness In The Neck And Shoulder Blade?

I have had a stiff neck for about a week and its moved into my shoulder blade area. I am experiencing muscles spasms up and down my arm, side and chest area, becoming more painful as time passes. Anything to help with the pain and discomfort until I see my doctor?
Mon, 1 Apr 2019
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Due to the compression of this nerve root, there is pain associated with facet arthropathy. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.

Till the time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to the back. You can consult a physiotherapist for help.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

I will advise checking your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Stiffness In The Neck And Shoulder Blade?

Hello, Due to the compression of this nerve root, there is pain associated with facet arthropathy. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till the time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to the back. You can consult a physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon