Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
Since X-RAY spine is normal, there is nothing serious to be worried about.
The area you encirlced, indicates the scapular region and there are muscles around that region prone to sprain. Can you tell me what kind of movements exactly aggravate the condition, like movements only involving shoulder or any left sided movement?
Also does rest reduce the pain? Pain relieved on warm water compress indicates inflammatory pain which again indicates spraining.
Have you tried any medicines so far?
Regards.
Patient replied :
Hello Doctor,
Thank You so much for understanding my concern for my mother :-)
Here's my answers to your queries:
1) Movements that aggravate this condition is like bending down to pick up something on the floor, raising her left hand to put wet clothes on the string, sleeping on her left hand side. She(My Mother) says that if she picks up something heavy like a cooker pot with her left hand then that area starts the spiky, tingling sensation of pain and continues for quite sometime.. If she keeps the heavy thing down then the pain starts reducing. She fears her left side is slowly becoming paralyzed although I comfort her nothing of that sort is going to happen.
2) Yes! If she stays at rest the pain goes away completely.
3) No she hasn't taken any medicines for this problem because the local doctors said being at rest is the best way to avoid this. So she didn't take any medicines.
Hello,
Yes it confirms a muscular sprain and hence rest relieves it.
She should avoid doing heavy work, and straining her left side since it seems to be the weaker side.
Whenever she has pain you can use local anti inflammatory spray such as Volini for quick relief.
There is nothing to worry about.
Feel free to discuss further,
Regards.
Patient replied :
Okay.. but most of the local doctors out here said to avoid volini spray :( although we have applied volini, moov at times but they are not really that effective! So can you suggest anything other than volini?
Is there anyway to get rid of this muscular sprain completely? Cause it doesn't seem to go away.
Also is there any type of yoga or maybe exercise to prevent this sprain from happening?
Any sort of food restrictions or maybe any medicinal supplements?
Hello,
Yes I will advise you to schedule a few physiotherapy sessions for her. It is really beneficial in such muscle related spasms.
Also, the physiotherapist will guide her on some back strengthening exercises which will be helpful for her.
She can also take a course of Tab. Myospas twice daily for a week after food.
Regards.
Patient replied :
Ohkay :-) Thanks a lot Doctor for your help! :-)
Does Myospas have any kind of side effects? Twice daily so can she take it after her lunch and dinner?
I had another query related to the muscle.. can I ask?
Hello,
I am sorry only 2 follow ups are allowed for family physician queries.
This was your last follow up.
Myospas has no side effects when taken after meals. One can be taken after brekafast and one more dose can be taken post dinner.
Wish her good health!
Regards.