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What Causes Numbness In The Index Finger After A Upper Back Muscle Pull?
I pulled a muscle in my upper back (scapular region) with pain radiating down my left arm to my elbow into the bursa sac. I was massaged and manipulated and given a muscle relaxer and an anti-inflammatory without any relief. A few days later, the tip of my index finger is numb. Could this be nerve involvement?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Hi,
Muscle pull may not cause index finger numb.
Check for local median nerve compression or radiculopathy pain.
Get it done cervical spine MRI with nerve conduction study may give a clue. Use tablet Pregabalin.
if symptoms not improved please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Muscle pull may not cause index finger numb.
Check for local median nerve compression or radiculopathy pain.
Get it done cervical spine MRI with nerve conduction study may give a clue. Use tablet Pregabalin.
if symptoms not improved please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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