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Back Pain, Pain Moving To My Elbow, Does Not Affect Range Of Motion. Heat Or Ice For Pain Relief?

i have been having an ache in my upper left back up by the scapula - it appears to be in the muscle because it is very tender to massage. the ache goes down back of my arm around to elbow it does not affect range of motion and does not hurt when doing activities it just aches sometimes more than others and i have been able to sleep fine should i use heat or ice on it also my neck is a little sore when i stretch it
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Thanks for the query. Pain in scapular area and radiating along the arm usually indicate pinching of the nerve in cervical spine. Since how long you have this problem? if this is a long standing problem then it needs to be investigated. Ice or heat application along with anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants will help. thanks.
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Back Pain, Pain Moving To My Elbow, Does Not Affect Range Of Motion. Heat Or Ice For Pain Relief?

Thanks for the query. Pain in scapular area and radiating along the arm usually indicate pinching of the nerve in cervical spine. Since how long you have this problem? if this is a long standing problem then it needs to be investigated. Ice or heat application along with anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants will help. thanks.