Trapped Nerve?

[smurfchops]

Feels painful from my shoulder up into my neck, a bit of a shooting pain when I turn my neck, could it be a trapped nerve? Doesn't go along the shoulder or down the back. What can I do to ease it? I have rubbed in Ibuprofen gel, but would a massage get it better ?

[Sqad]

I'm not a great fan of Gel's for pain relief myself.......I would try Ibuprofen 400mgms as and when necessary......and use the shoulder normally for the next 3 or 4 days.

[mightymouse]

Have suffered from the same thing on and off for a while. Xrays showed "wear and tear" on the spine. (I am 62). Doctor suggested to seriously improve my posture when on the computer, or doing anything which involves leaning forward. Sitting upright is essential. This takes some getting used to! Also, I have tried a new pillow (TEMPUR) which supports my shoulder at night, really comfortable, and seems to be helping.

[smurfchops]

Thanks sqad hope you are better now. And mightmouse, you sound just like me I will take your advice - actually its a bit better today ...

[Capoolis]

Try something cold like Biofreeze (available from Amazon) Gel or roll on. Have trouble with a trapped nerve in my back and it's recommended by my chiropractor. Works great.