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What Causes Weakness In Left Shoulder And Stiffness In Neck?
hello Sir.. I work out and within 1 week,I have decreaseing strength in left shoulder area.. declined rapidly... my neck is stiff, although no sharp pain,more dull.... but only on left side.. could it be a pinched nerve??Thank you... usually use 40 lb dumbbell,and cant even get it up... only in pressing movement.. Thank you..
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have weakness in left shoulder and stiffness in neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tendinitis , disc problem , cervical spondylosis or trapezius muscle problem . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses on shoulder and neck several times a day , do light stretching exercises of neck and shoulder and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and vitamin supplement like omega3 fatty acid .Doctor may also recommend physical therapy or recommend surgery in severe damage .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have weakness in left shoulder and stiffness in neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tendinitis , disc problem , cervical spondylosis or trapezius muscle problem . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses on shoulder and neck several times a day , do light stretching exercises of neck and shoulder and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and vitamin supplement like omega3 fatty acid .Doctor may also recommend physical therapy or recommend surgery in severe damage .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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