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What Causes Backache And Shoulder Pain?

I have been having pain in my back, right at the bottom of my shoulder, but more toward the center of back. It s a sharp pain, really starts bad while at work. Now I am having some serious pain in my left shoulder, right in the joint area. I can t extend my arm out completely with out it killing me. It hurts to hold my arm above my head, example washing hair, sleeping. Also in my left hand I have the most ungodly aches in my thumb. It hurts to hold things that requires my thumb to help hold. I can not put any pressure on it, and it comes along with pain that shoot up to my elbow. What can this be? Please help.
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The shooting pain along with description mentioned suggest towards neurological cause. Nerve compression can be a possibility here. Your local spinal X-ray should be done. According to the cause specific treatment should be given. If nerve compression present than physiotherapy and Pregabalin like medication can be prescribed. Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Causes Backache And Shoulder Pain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The shooting pain along with description mentioned suggest towards neurological cause. Nerve compression can be a possibility here. Your local spinal X-ray should be done. According to the cause specific treatment should be given. If nerve compression present than physiotherapy and Pregabalin like medication can be prescribed. Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami