2007-03-14 09:55:57 · 5 answers · asked by conniecfw 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
By the sounds of your symptoms you have injured your brachial plexus (a bundle of nerves at the top of your shoulder). This could also be a referred pain from your C5 spinal nerve root. There can be many causes of this damage. If there was not an instance where you were suddenly injured, it is likely posture related. Unless you are an athlete, then it could be overuse.
You do not necessarily need to see a doctor for this. If you were to go to a physiotherapist, they would be able to do some non-invasive tests that would pinpoint the root of your pain. They have the therapeutic tools that can treat your pain with out surgery, depending on the cause of it. They will also be able to give you more direction if they can not treat you.
I would not recommend icing the injury though, unless there is visible swelling. You would do best to apply heat to the affected area. You may want to try doing some simple neck stretches, which can help to lengthen the muscles and my reduce some of the pressure on your vertebral discs.
2007-03-17 15:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by skruffy_mutt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see this was posted 23 hrs ago and I am hoping by now surely you have gone to the doctor and maybe had an EKG...left arm pain, shoulder and into neck is one of signs of heart attacks......if that is ruled out then can check for the disc problems that could be pressing on a nerve...
2007-03-15 08:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsygrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I work with a chiro and it sounds like you have a disc related issue. I would recommend for you to get a cervical spine MRI and check if you have a herniated/bulging disc or if you have degenerated disc disease. If you do have one of those conditions, that could definitely be the cause of all of that neck and arm pain. Then try to address this issue as quickly as possible, because the symptoms can get worse. In the meantime ice your neck 2-3x daily for 15-20 min sessions. GOOD LUCK
2007-03-14 11:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by C-No Evil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have muscle strain, nerve impingement or disk problems but as the poster said above, best to talk to your doctor to be assessed & properly diagnosed.
2007-03-14 10:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by mtnbeach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's what drs. are for, not yahoo answers...
2007-03-14 10:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by al e. c 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋