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What Causes The Pain In The Shoulders Running Down The Fingers?

I was in a car accident 3 weeks ago and have been receiving PT 3x a week along with chiropractic adjustments. I have severe pain inmy left arm and shoulder, it goes down my arm into my fingers. Dr will not order an MRI for another 3 weeks because they said it would not show anything because I am still too swollen. I am a 40 yr old female, thanks.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a "pinched nerve".
It occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord.
This may cause pain that radiates into the shoulder, as well as muscle weakness and numbness that travels down the arm and into the hand.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest to maintain a brace to maintain the shoulder immobilized.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes The Pain In The Shoulders Running Down The Fingers?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a pinched nerve . It occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. This may cause pain that radiates into the shoulder, as well as muscle weakness and numbness that travels down the arm and into the hand. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to maintain a brace to maintain the shoulder immobilized. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician