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What Causes The Sudden Onset Of Pain And Weakness In The Upper Arms And Shoulders?

This is going to sound crazy. This morning, while dressing, I raised both arms to take my shirt from the hanger, and all of a sudden, both arms began to ache in the upper arms and shoulders. The muscles felt as though I had just exercised them to failure. They felt fatigued and achy. It passed in a few moments, but it has me worried. I ve been reading about others on the internet that have experienced this. I have a hunch it may be a problem with my neck. Years ago (a lot of years) my doctor at the time mentioned that I might have a pinched nerve based on the symptoms I described. Lately, my neck has been giving me a lot of pain. The center of pain has always been the left side, but now radiates to the right side. Since I m going in for a check up next week, what should I suggest to my doctor?
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi
Cervical spondylosis Is one of common cause of pain in arms radiation.There may be other causes too like shoulder impingement syndrome, cervical rib,shoulder outlet syndrome, supraspinatus tendonitis.
A check up thoroughly by orthopedic surgeon is needed.some x-rays of spine of neck,shoulders or MRI may be required to diagnose along with shoulder examination clinically for movements.
Try advil thrice a day after meals till an appointment with orthopedic doctor.
Do hot packs,mild shoulder rotation,abduction exercises,neck exercises isometric under a physical therapist.
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What Causes The Sudden Onset Of Pain And Weakness In The Upper Arms And Shoulders?

Hi Cervical spondylosis Is one of common cause of pain in arms radiation.There may be other causes too like shoulder impingement syndrome, cervical rib,shoulder outlet syndrome, supraspinatus tendonitis. A check up thoroughly by orthopedic surgeon is needed.some x-rays of spine of neck,shoulders or MRI may be required to diagnose along with shoulder examination clinically for movements. Try advil thrice a day after meals till an appointment with orthopedic doctor. Do hot packs,mild shoulder rotation,abduction exercises,neck exercises isometric under a physical therapist.