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Diagnosed with a strained trapezius. diazepam 5mg nocte and ibuprofen 800mg tds. spasm pain still severe. what else can i do to relieve pain please?

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Physical therapy.: Talk to your doctor about prescribing physical therapy. The therapists can utilize modalities, to improve your pain. Then they can give you stretching and strengthening exercises, that may alleviate your symptoms.

Answered 2/20/2014

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