How Can Numbness In My Left Arm And Muscle Pain Behind The Left Shoulder Blade For Several Days Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2022

Question: I have been experiencing some numbness in my left arm and what feels like muscle pain in the back near left shoulder blade for several days. I lift weights on average three times a week. Heavy weight is 225lbs. therefore the periodic back pain is not unusual.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be cervical radiculopathy.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In my opinion, you have pressure on one of the nerves in neck , supplying the area near shoulder and upper back and arm(L) side.
I suggest pain killers, muscle relaxants and physiotherapy at present.

If you do not get any relief in 2-3 weeks ,then please get a MRI to see the cause and its extent. Weight lifting has probably nothing to do with current problem.

Thanks. Please feel free to ask any other question.

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