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What Causes Shoulder Pain Radiating Down The Arm?

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016

Question: have shoulder pain radiating down the arm.Some of the pain is constant and certain movements increase the pain.having problems sleeping with the pain.Going on third week with condition.At times pain will be in the upper left center of the back. think condition was caused by carring brief case using shoulder strap.weighted brief case today and with computer it weighs just over 10 lbs. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get an X ray done

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. You seem to have cervical spondylosis possibly along with a frozen shoulder. I would recommend getting an X Ray of cervical spine (AP and lateral) as well as X Ray of shoulder (AP and lateral) of the affected side done. Based on the findings you need to see a physical therapist who would be able to demonstrate the right exercises that would be helpful to you. Hot compress should provide relief. Weight bearing needs to be avoided.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (12 hours later)

Thank you Dr.Saha

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to ask me directly in case you ever have a health related query in the future.

Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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