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A Soldier's Neck and Shoulder Pain.

C E Jimenez¹, E J Pacheco, A J Moreno

¹Nuclear Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, USA.

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|January 21, 2010

Summary

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A soldier experienced severe bilateral shoulder and neck pain after a strenuous 12-mile road march. This case highlights potential musculoskeletal strain from intense physical exertion in military personnel.

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Area of Science:

Military medicine
Musculoskeletal disorders
Sports medicine

Background:

Military personnel frequently engage in strenuous physical activities like road marches.
Overexertion can lead to acute musculoskeletal pain and injuries.
Understanding the causes of pain after such events is crucial for soldier health.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a case of acute bilateral shoulder and neck pain in a soldier following a road march.
To identify potential contributing factors and physical examination findings.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 38-year-old male soldier.
Clinical presentation details including pain duration and location.
Physical examination findings focusing on tenderness.

Main Results:

The soldier presented with 24 hours of persistent, bilateral shoulder and neck pain.
No prior trauma history was reported.
Physical examination revealed diffuse tenderness in the supraclavicular and posterior neck regions.

Conclusions:

Intense physical exertion, such as a 12-mile road march, can precipitate acute musculoskeletal pain.
Diffuse tenderness in the shoulder and neck warrants consideration of exertional causes.
Further investigation may be needed to rule out specific injuries.