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What Causes Pain Between The Shoulders Radiating To Arms And Elbow?
I started to feel pain between shoulders (started on Wed.) felt like I slept the wrong way on it...over the weekend the pain has moved from back to upper right arm to enow and has cycled from those three spots over the last two day. Painful, I have used a ball to rub on spot as well as heating pad and ice.
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Hi,
Pain between the shoulders radiating to the arms and elbow can be caused by several conditions, including:
* Pinched nerve: When a nerve in the neck or upper back is compressed or pinched, it can cause pain that radiates to the arms and elbows.
* Rotator cuff injury: A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach the shoulder blade to the upper arm bone. Injury to this area can cause pain that radiates to the arms and elbows.
* Frozen shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint that can radiate to the arms and elbows.
* Osteoarthritis: This is a condition that causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints, leading to pain and stiffness. It can affect the shoulder and cause pain that radiates to the arms and elbows.
* Thoracic outlet syndrome: This is a condition where nerves and blood vessels in the neck and shoulder area are compressed, causing pain and numbness that can radiate to the arms and elbows.
It is recommended to see a doctor to diagnose the underlying cause of the pain and to determine the appropriate treatment. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, or in severe cases, surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Pain between the shoulders radiating to the arms and elbow can be caused by several conditions, including:
* Pinched nerve: When a nerve in the neck or upper back is compressed or pinched, it can cause pain that radiates to the arms and elbows.
* Rotator cuff injury: A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach the shoulder blade to the upper arm bone. Injury to this area can cause pain that radiates to the arms and elbows.
* Frozen shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint that can radiate to the arms and elbows.
* Osteoarthritis: This is a condition that causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints, leading to pain and stiffness. It can affect the shoulder and cause pain that radiates to the arms and elbows.
* Thoracic outlet syndrome: This is a condition where nerves and blood vessels in the neck and shoulder area are compressed, causing pain and numbness that can radiate to the arms and elbows.
It is recommended to see a doctor to diagnose the underlying cause of the pain and to determine the appropriate treatment. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, or in severe cases, surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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