What Causes Abnormal Sensation That Radiates From Spine To Arm?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

Question: What causes hot needle like sensation that radiates from spine to arm and mid way to back of thigh?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to nerve irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The abnormal sensation radiating from the spine to the limbs is likely to be due to a minor nerve root irritation. This can happen due to age related degenerative changes of the spine.
It is best to start doing back strengthening exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist and take methylcobalamin supplements for an improvement. Increasing your fluid intake will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (31 minutes later)

What type of physician would be the best to follow up on this. Orthopedic, neurologist or Chiropratic

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A neurologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A neurologist will help you best.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar