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I ve never ever discussed this because I m incredibly embarrassed but now I m becoming very scares. Here it is: I am a hard working, MBA woman who got into a very bad relationship. He told me to drop my career and got really horribly controlling. He pushed me down the stairs and left me one evening. I broke my jaw in two places and on the left side and my really nice teeth ended up with 8 pretty horrible fractures. They induced a coma but when it was over I went into hiding. Ever since, I ve not been able to feel my left arm and I have cervical pain and what I call a pop top in my neck. Also some major pain in one isolated area between my shoulder blades. I turned funny at work when someone said my name and now I can t feel my arms correctly...numbness and pain at the same time. I don t want to make a big deal out of it but I m scared. Please help. I m not a complainer but I m getting quite scared.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
The low back ache is a result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation). Avoid sleeping on sides and stomach in case you do. While on work don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time.
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Arm?
The low back ache is a result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation). Avoid sleeping on sides and stomach in case you do. While on work don t sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time.