I lifted someone up on my shoulders last week and since then I have neck/upper back pain, what can I do?

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Hi, I lifted someone up on my shoulders last week and since then I have neck/upper back pain It's been getting worse and worse I've tried everything (Voltaren cream, robaxacet, NSAIDs) and nothing seems to work? What should I do?

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am sorry to read about your troubles! If NSAID's have not helped to at least relieve some pain, I suggest consulting a physiotherapist. They are the best professionals to evaluate pain and injuries and elaborate a realistic treatment plan to treat and prevent future injuries. The majority of private insurances cover these kinds of services. If your NSAID helped relieve some pain, you can continue, but otherwise I would suggest stopping and making an appointment. Kind regards Tom Samaha, pharmacist