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I have a trap ms strain- i have had this x 6 months- i do yoga and pilate's 4 times a week which seems to aggravate it. if i take nsaids for a few weeks it gets better, but as soon as i stop it flares back up. do you have advice?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Trap strain: Trap strain very rare. Usually pain referred from neck or shoulder. Would get them checked out. Think you trap is the victim not the culprit.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 10/28/2012

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A member asked:

I have a trap ms strain- i have had this x 6 months- i do yoga and pilate's 4 times a week which seems to aggravate it. if i take nsaids for a few weeks it gets better, but as soon as i stop it flares back up. do you have advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Dr Michalski agreed

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