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Muscle imbalance
I'm feeling like my one shoulder is lower than the another...i have collarbone pain and upper chest tightness... shoulder pain...back pain...neck tightness
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Stand in front of a mirror and then compare your shoulder or ask your friend/ relative to stand behind you and compare both shoulder.
Symptoms seems to be because of spasm. Or strain in muscles.
Next Steps
Take analgesic with a muscle relaxant. Apply spray/ gel locally.
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If pain permits gradual neck stretching and exercise. Shoulder exercises.
Maintain proper posture.
If problems persist consult a specialist
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Try these things.
If problem persists, consult on audio.
Next Steps
You should totally abstain from any neck bending activities.
No pillow should be used.
Mobile phone should be used in hands-free mode only or via Bluetooth headphones.
Airconditioner, if at all used, should be operated at more than 25 degrees.
Macgesia oil for local application.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- neck and shoulders and back.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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