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Muscle Spasm

A muscle spasm is a sudden involuntary movement of one or more muscles in the body. It is caused due to dehydration, stress, muscle fatigue, restricted blood supply, inadequate stretching, and depletion of electrolytes. There is muscle twitching with spasm in the affected region. It is treated by stretching, doing massage, doing exercise, keeping the body hydrated, and applying ice packs helps to provide relief.

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How to treat shoulder and back pain due to swimming?

Query: Hello doctor, Last week I went swimming with my partner, freestyle-crawl. I advised her to try to breathe on the other side and from the next morning, she has pain. No bump. She probably pulled a muscle and she still has pain on day 7 (although improved by plasters). Should she have an ultrasound ...  Read Full »


Dr. Manav Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I am unable to understand the site of pain. Could you be more specific like where does it hurt? Shoulder, neck, chest, or hip region? What medicines have you given so far to the patient? Is there any history of diabetes or hypertension or thyroid issues? Any history...  Read Full »

What could cause intense pain in upper and middle back?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I had intense back pain from upper to middle back for almost a week. I am not sure if there is a pinched nerve at my back. I have been working out ever since ecq happened. It is hard for me to move for almost a week now. There is a twinge of pain every time ...  Read Full »


Dr. Manav Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history you have given, it is a possibility that you might have pinched a nerve or a disc might have bulged causing nerve irritation and reflex muscle spasm (protective) and hence the pain. It could also be other things like posture-related or muscular strain....  Read Full »

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