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Back & Neck Pain (Expert Forum)
Strange twitching
Answered by
Prem Pillay, MD - laser surgery, microsurgery, low back pain, neck pain, Acupuncture and pain, pain, artificial disc replacement, spine fusion, Endoscopic spine microsurgery, Robotic spine Microsurgery, microdiskectomy, MicroDisectomy, Minimally Invasive Spine, Nucleoplast
NeuroSpine and Pain Center Singapore
Singapore - Singapore
Questions in the Back & Neck Pain forum are answered by Dr. Kwan Yin Chong and Dr. Prem Pillay. Topics covered include herniated disc, pinched nerves, sciatica, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, spine trauma and fractures, and pine tumors.
Strange twitching
by FoozMike, Feb 16, 2008 08:48PM
I am 25 male and for the last 4 years i have had this strange twitching in my upper back /neck area. it is almost the feeling as if i needed to crack my neck and i do a fast twitch to relieve the pain. Sometimes i would twitch to make the pain (which is very mild but annoying) go away and it would take a few times for it to be corrected. I do this tons of times through out the day. After twitching so much my lower head seems to get tired (tightness) from doing this so much. I went to a neuro and he did an MRI and i was hoping you could tell me if this might be related.
1. Partial Straightening of the mid cervical lordosis suggesting strain
2. c3-4 very small right paramidline disc protrusion
3. c4-5 minimal right paracentral disc protrusion
4. c5-6 shallow central subligamentous disc protrusion
5. c6-7 shallow concentric disc bulge
6. t2-3 tiny right paramidline disc protrusion
7. t5-6 minimal right paracentral disc protrusion.
I was told by the neuro that its not bad and he doesnt think my twitching is from this and basicaly cant do anything and to not lift heavy objects yadadda. I am at a point where i know i shouldnt feel like this. Should i see a chiropractor?
1. Partial Straightening of the mid cervical lordosis suggesting strain
2. c3-4 very small right paramidline disc protrusion
3. c4-5 minimal right paracentral disc protrusion
4. c5-6 shallow central subligamentous disc protrusion
5. c6-7 shallow concentric disc bulge
6. t2-3 tiny right paramidline disc protrusion
7. t5-6 minimal right paracentral disc protrusion.
I was told by the neuro that its not bad and he doesnt think my twitching is from this and basicaly cant do anything and to not lift heavy objects yadadda. I am at a point where i know i shouldnt feel like this. Should i see a chiropractor?
Doctor's Answer
by Prem Pillay, MD, Feb 18, 2008 03:36AM
, Feb 18, 2008 03:36AMTo: Foozmike
It is certainly possible that your twitching is neuro-muscular and related to your cervical spine degenerative disc disease.
I would recommend that you see a physiotherapist for treatment including posture correction and stretching.
I would recommend that you see a physiotherapist for treatment including posture correction and stretching.
