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I am a 70yr old women I have been having pain in my upper back left upper quad. and in my left arm from elbow to wrist. the pain had persisted for about a week .I did see a chiropractor on Friday,thought the arm was bursitis and back pain was from possible vertebra misalinement. I would like to know what the symptoms might be.
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I have read your complaints and in my opinion you are probably suffering from pressure on one of the cervical nerves. I suggest you take pain killers, muscle relaxants, do neck muscle strengthening exercises. Please get an X ray of neck also.
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What Causes Pain In The Upper Back And Left Arm?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have read your complaints and in my opinion you are probably suffering from pressure on one of the cervical nerves. I suggest you take pain killers, muscle relaxants, do neck muscle strengthening exercises. Please get an X ray of neck also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.