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Need Treatment For Numbness & Pain In The Left Arm
Hi Dr. Samuel, I would like to know that its been around around 3 years I feel numbness and pain in my left arm. Pain and numbness keep traveling from palm to shoulder. More driving and using laptop worsens the situation. Undergone many tests, most of them are found to be negative. Please suggest
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Hi,
I will recommend MRI of cervical spine and wrist. The radiating pain and numbness occurs due to either of the reasons - cervical spine nerve root entrapment and carpal tunnel syndrome.
To workout with this, use cervical soft collar, hot water fermentation to neck and wrist, Myofascial release to the Trapezius and flexor retinaculum, strengthening exercises for shoulder girdle muscles, biceps and triceps, flexor retinaculum stretching, improving strength in the muscles of the hand.
You should do well if followed with dedication. Also balance board training will be used for upper limbs in the advanced stages to improve the muscle imbalances.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
I will recommend MRI of cervical spine and wrist. The radiating pain and numbness occurs due to either of the reasons - cervical spine nerve root entrapment and carpal tunnel syndrome.
To workout with this, use cervical soft collar, hot water fermentation to neck and wrist, Myofascial release to the Trapezius and flexor retinaculum, strengthening exercises for shoulder girdle muscles, biceps and triceps, flexor retinaculum stretching, improving strength in the muscles of the hand.
You should do well if followed with dedication. Also balance board training will be used for upper limbs in the advanced stages to improve the muscle imbalances.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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