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Out of the blue yesterday i started getting back spasms (left upper back) and they seem to have gotten worse overnight. i'm icing. anything else?
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Evaluation : What is the pain or spasm feel like? Sudden onset of shoulder pain without injury is suspicious for another cause. The pain maybe due to referred pain from the heart or spleen. Referred will not worsen with shoulder movement. I would recommend evaluation as soon as possible.
Answered 9/18/2015
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Icing and NSAID: That is the classic presentation of Muscle spasm. Icing, Application of either OTC Asper cream, IcyHot or Flex all or Solanpas may help you. Oral intake of Ibuprofen or Naprosyn (naproxen) may be more effective. Massage to the affected area will also help. Try to so some stretching exercise daily when you are better so that your Muscles do not get into spasm again.
Answered 2/6/2015
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