I have this pain on my right upper back by the shoulder blade. The pain radiates to my right arm it feels that my right arm goes numb. I already went to the clinic and was told that I have a knot on my back that it could be a pinched nerve. I was prescribed methocarbamol 500mg, tramadol hcl 50mg, and ibuprofen 600mg. The medication takes away some of the pain for a little bit but I want the pain to go away permanently. I also tried heating and icing but to no avail. This has been going on for 3 days now.
Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us. What you are experiencing is called Radiculopathy. It basically suggests entrapment of a nerve root in your cervical spine in its origin or course. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the cervical spine under his/her guidance to look for arthritis or other changes in your spine. Your doctor after diagnosing the condition may refer you for physical therapy. The physical therapist will help you reduce your pain using stretches. The therapist will show you how to do exercises that make your neck muscles stronger. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards.  Chat Doctor. Orthopedic Surgeon.