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What Causes Shoulder Pain And Shoulder And Finger Numbness?
Question: Hello,
I'm 48 yr old male, 5'8" 160 lbs fit and good health. One week ago I did some overhand chin ups (10,8,5) which was a new upper body routine for me. The next morning I had pain in both shoulders and soreness/mild numbness running down from shoulder to inner forearm and tingling/numbness in middle, ring a pinky fingers on both hands. I've been taking NSAID's and limiting upper body workouts. What have I done? :-)
I'm 48 yr old male, 5'8" 160 lbs fit and good health. One week ago I did some overhand chin ups (10,8,5) which was a new upper body routine for me. The next morning I had pain in both shoulders and soreness/mild numbness running down from shoulder to inner forearm and tingling/numbness in middle, ring a pinky fingers on both hands. I've been taking NSAID's and limiting upper body workouts. What have I done? :-)
Brief Answer:
Neurapraxia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is most likely a Neurapraxia - a temporary dysfunction of the nerve. You may have strained the soft tissues (muscles, nerves, ligaments) due to your exercise regimen.
This is nothing to worry about - your symptoms will most likely resolve spontaneously in the next week or two. Just do cardio work and lower body weights only until it resolves.
I hope this helps. Best wishes.
Dr Rawlinson.
Neurapraxia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is most likely a Neurapraxia - a temporary dysfunction of the nerve. You may have strained the soft tissues (muscles, nerves, ligaments) due to your exercise regimen.
This is nothing to worry about - your symptoms will most likely resolve spontaneously in the next week or two. Just do cardio work and lower body weights only until it resolves.
I hope this helps. Best wishes.
Dr Rawlinson.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Dr. Rawlinson.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
no problem.
End of consult.
Detailed Answer:
no problem.
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