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I have a constant dull ache in my left arm, with occasional sharp pains that go down my arm. My hand keeps get pins and needles and it is hard to hold anything. I am getting nausea and a headache which might just be because of the pain. This has been going on for two days and then today I have an ache in my armpit..
As there might be changes in the alignment of the cervical spine there needs an MRI to help us out understand the position of the cervical disc at the multiple levels. Since the symptoms indicate the Radicular pain, tingling, numbness etc. it is better to get an MRI.
These symptoms can be controlled by the following management. Use cervical soft collar, hot water fermentation to the neck and upper back region. Once symptoms reduce doing simple static neck exercise, shoulder stabilization exercises, upper limb strengthening exercises, inter-scapular muscle strengthening exercises. This will help the spine to be stronger and upper limb too. Symptoms will reduce and you can have a normal lifestyle again.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What Could Cause Constant Dull Ache In Left Arm?
Hello, As this symptom appears to be due to Cervical Radiculopathy and an MRI is advised. As there might be changes in the alignment of the cervical spine there needs an MRI to help us out understand the position of the cervical disc at the multiple levels. Since the symptoms indicate the Radicular pain, tingling, numbness etc. it is better to get an MRI. These symptoms can be controlled by the following management. Use cervical soft collar, hot water fermentation to the neck and upper back region. Once symptoms reduce doing simple static neck exercise, shoulder stabilization exercises, upper limb strengthening exercises, inter-scapular muscle strengthening exercises. This will help the spine to be stronger and upper limb too. Symptoms will reduce and you can have a normal lifestyle again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist