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Have Tennis Elbow. X-ray And Scan Normal. Burning And Grinding In Shoulders, Stiff Neck. Help
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I have suffered with tennis elbow, for many years now, I have had the injections again but this time round Im suffering badly with my shoulders down to my wrist. I cant straighten my arm any more. I have had a scan and xray which has come back ok. My shoulders are always grinding and a burning sensation, and my neck is stiff, i get a trapped nerve in my c5. my doctors keep suggesting physio but this has been going on nearly 8 years now and it doesnt help. What can I duggest to my doctor as I feel im not getting help, im 37 and work in an office.
I have suffered with tennis elbow, for many years now, I have had the injections again but this time round Im suffering badly with my shoulders down to my wrist. I cant straighten my arm any more. I have had a scan and xray which has come back ok. My shoulders are always grinding and a burning sensation, and my neck is stiff, i get a trapped nerve in my c5. my doctors keep suggesting physio but this has been going on nearly 8 years now and it doesnt help. What can I duggest to my doctor as I feel im not getting help, im 37 and work in an office.
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
Hello, if the symptoms does not resolve on physio and injectables, hampering your work life, consult a surgeon for decompression of nerve root. Thank you
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