A member asked:

Taking diclofen for inflammation using hot & cold compresses on shoulder still in a lot of pain. pain radiates from shoulder 2 shoulder blade & neck?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would be seen just to make sure it is not a cardiac issue; that being said, one of the more common causes is a "pinched nerve" in the neck that can cause similar symptoms and there are many good non operative treatments that can help.

Answered 4/20/2015

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