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Had Infrequent Sharp Pain Under Armpit, Pectoral. Using Gym, Cardio, Weight Lifting. What It Might Be?

Hi, I am a 40 year old male in good health. I have been in the gym, weight lifting, cardio, for the past 20 years. Recently, I have had some very infrequent sharp pain, usually lasting 1 – 2 seconds, under my right armpit, outer upper right pectoral. There is no bruising, dimpling, on the pectoral muscle. The pain comes usually at times of rest, when I’m just getting up from sleep or laying down to go to bed. The pain doesn’t seem to be triggered from being active or lifting weights. I’m worried about a pec strain, or slight tear but the symptoms doesn’t align. Any suggestions on what It might be ?
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and pain associated with it.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Another possibility of partial tear in pectoralis muscle or tendon
You need clinical examination and MRI to confirm diagnosis.

If there is major tear then it need to be repaired surgically.
If tear is minimal then physiotherapy will help in recovery and rehabilitation.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Had Infrequent Sharp Pain Under Armpit, Pectoral. Using Gym, Cardio, Weight Lifting. What It Might Be?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Another possibility of partial tear in pectoralis muscle or tendon You need clinical examination and MRI to confirm diagnosis. If there is major tear then it need to be repaired surgically. If tear is minimal then physiotherapy will help in recovery and rehabilitation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care