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Pain in arm
I have pain in left arm. it is very painful. i have done every test as prescribed by Doctor. Result says " marginal osteophytes seen end plate erosion" plz suggest me
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If marginal osteophytes and pain limited to shoulder, you may start with hot water followed by stretching of neck muscles.
Improve spine mobility by doing spine exercises
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if possible Can you please upload test report..
consult a Physiotherapist
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Dear sir,
Your problem might be coming from multiple causes ie shoulder, cervical, local tendinopathies etc. Please consult with qualified physiotherapist who will assess you and treat you accordingly.
Dr vijay Ramnani MCSP.
Former senior physiotherapist NHS (England)
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Dr. Rashmi Nair (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Marginal osteophytes at the cervical spine is seen commonly in spondylosis and when the facet joint of the spine which cushions the vertebrae loses its cartilegenous layer due to constant rubbing.
In some , this osteophyte will be completely asymptomatic however looks like in your case this is irritating a nearby nerve which travels to your arm hence you feel excrutiating pain in your arm.
Next Steps
While pain relieving medications will help you relieve pain, you need to see a physical therapist to do some neck strengthening exercises, stretches and posture correction advice in order to reduce the impact of the osteophyte formation on the nerve.Physios can also use TENS to relieve nerve pain in the arm.
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Swimming is the best exercise..swimming in warm water will help you relieve spasm around neck and increase the neck flexibility which is usually lost in cervical spondylosis.
Hope this helps.Have a great day
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