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What Causes Pain And Numbness Radiating From Shoulder To Hand?

32-year old female with ventricular septal defect. Has occasionally had pain and numbness radiating from back of shoulder all the way down to the hand. Tonight has lasted longer than before, plus the pain is more severe. The most severe pain seems to go from the shoulder to elbow, where as from the elbow to the hand seems to be primarily numbness. Pain is worse when arm is bent. Has now lasted approximately 4 hours, consistently. No previous injuries to this arm.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand.
Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem .

You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression.
Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Pain And Numbness Radiating From Shoulder To Hand?

Hello, Thanks for your query. According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand. Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem . You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression. Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care