Muscle spasm near neck

2016-02-17 15:06:18
My Husband is suffering from stiffness n pain in the neck. This started around 30th Jan. The pain is shifting down on the arm. Every morning the stiffness n pain is more. Pls advise which doctor (field of specialization) should we see.
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Hello. Sorry to hear this. This sounds like radicular pain which is usually due to compression of a nerve in the neck usually due to cervical spondylosis. You should see a spine surgeon. Wish your husband a speedy recovery.

Answered2016-02-17 15:53:51

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