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Neck pain

07/17/2009

Question:

i hav a burning pia in theleft lower part of my neck.i cant really turn it and if i do i get a shootind pain.and it goes to my top of my shoulder.wat can i do for the pain

Answer:

You likely have a pinched nerve possibly from a herniated disc. It is best to confirm the diagnosis prior to intervening with medication or other methods. An MRI of the cervical spine would be helpful.

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Case Western Reserve University Salim M Hayek, MD, PhD
Division Chief, Associate Professor
Division of Pain Medicine
University Hospitals
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Salim M Hayek, MD, PhD