Question 1

burning/sometimes shooting pain to left shoulder for 2 1/2 days. now down upper arm to elbow with weakness. is this a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. : It sounds suspicious. I would see your doctor. You may benefit from an MRI.

Question 2

possibly pinched nerve in upper left shoulder area. radiates up neck and down left arm.  very painfully. only relief when i lay flat on back.

Accepted Answer

See details: This issue needs to be evaluated and treated. Yes it could be related to a pinched nerve.

Question 3

what surgery do i need for pinched nerve in my arm?

Accepted Answer

It depends on nerve: The most common arm compressions are carpal tunnel ( median N at wrist) cubital tunnel (ulnar N at elbow) and less commonly guyon canal (ulnar N at wrist). Each requires a decompression surgery. Carpal tunnel involves opening the flexor retinaculm, and can often be done by scope. Cubital tunnel requires open surgery and often replacing the N in its canal. Steroids and PT may prevent surgery.

Question 4

does a pinched nerve causing pain in the arm self-resolve?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Pinched nerves can resolve on their own at times and gentle stretches and over the counter anti inflammatory medications may help. Persistent pinched nerve pain should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider, however, as it could represent a serious medical condition which could worsen without appropriate treatment.

Question 5

i have a minor pain in my left arm that is transiet. it feels like a pinched nerve.  should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Pulled muscle?: There are a lot of things, many of them minor, that can lead to such a complaint. If it's really bothering you, it needs to be evaluated by your doc to rule out anything bad. Osteopathic manipulation can be very helpful for minor pain complaints such as this that aren't caused by more ominous problems.

Question 6

with pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves went bad or loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Your symptoms indicate that you do have something  pressing on your nerve, please see your 1ry care physician or a neurologist ASAP.  Feel better.

Question 7

with pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves are impaired or i have loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Yes, you should see someone.  If your nerves are impaired now, they may get worse without treatment, causing a serious problem.

Question 8

does a pinched nerve travel down an arm?

Accepted Answer

It can: A "pinched nerve" in the neck can cause varying degrees of arm pain, weakness, numbness, and/or tingling.

Question 9

left arm feels weak pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Cervical Disc: This could be a cervical disc herniation. Please see your doctor. You need a neurological exam and an MRI possibly.

Question 10

i got a pinched nerve in my arm, loads of resting pain, can't get much sleep.  feek fine during work and training.  what have caused this? what helps?

Accepted Answer

Herniated discs: Herniated discs in the neck (cervical spine) can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, chest, arms, and hands. In some cases a very large herniated disc in the neck may cause weakness or unusual tingling affecting other parts of the body, including the legs.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Pinched nerve in upper arm

A member asked:

Burning/sometimes shooting pain to left shoulder for 2 1/2 days. now down upper arm to elbow with weakness. is this a pinched nerve?

A member asked:

Possibly pinched nerve in upper left shoulder area. radiates up neck and down left arm. very painfully. only relief when i lay flat on back.

A member asked:

What surgery do i need for pinched nerve in my arm?

A member asked:

Does a pinched nerve causing pain in the arm self-resolve?

A member asked:

I have a minor pain in my left arm that is transiet. it feels like a pinched nerve. should i be concerned ?

A member asked:

With pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves went bad or loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

A member asked:

With pinched nerve in neck , could you get zaps in arm & back? after those zaps it's like my nerves are impaired or i have loss of sensation ...should i see someone?

A member asked:

Does a pinched nerve travel down an arm?

A member asked:

Left arm feels weak pinched nerve?

A member asked:

I got a pinched nerve in my arm, loads of resting pain, can't get much sleep. feek fine during work and training. what have caused this? what helps?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?