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What Is The Reason For Pain In Upper Back Which Is Aggravated After Moving Arm Across Chest And Back?

I am currently feeling pain in my upper back that is aggravated by moving my arm across my chest and towards my back. It is unilateral only on my left side. I did not suffer any Blount trama to the area or strain the muscle while lifting to the best of my knowledge
posted on Wed, 2 Oct 2013
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Left arm pain can be cardiac related, so I will advise to rule out any cardiac pathology by doing ECG and if required 2-D ECHO.

Another possibility due to compression of nerve root there is pain in your arm
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Is The Reason For Pain In Upper Back Which Is Aggravated After Moving Arm Across Chest And Back?

Hello, I have studied your case. Left arm pain can be cardiac related, so I will advise to rule out any cardiac pathology by doing ECG and if required 2-D ECHO. Another possibility due to compression of nerve root there is pain in your arm I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care