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Suggest Treatment For Shoulder/arm Weakness

I am a 53 year old woman. I work out often (5-6 days a week) and generally am very strong. Recently, I have noticed significant weakness in my left shoulder/arm. I have no pain associated with the weakness. I am wondering what may be causing this weakness and what I should do about it.
posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of rotator cuff injury.
Another possibility of cervical disc compression.
I will advise you MRI shoulder and cervical spine after clinical examination.
Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Shoulder/arm Weakness

Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of rotator cuff injury. Another possibility of cervical disc compression. I will advise you MRI shoulder and cervical spine after clinical examination. Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.