Question 1

my husband is experiencing  shoulder muscle weakness.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: Any kind of muscle weakness localized or generalized needs to be investigate to find the cause and if any treatment is needed,I suggest that he consult his doctor to find our the cause of his muscle weakness

Question 2

i am experiencing  arm pain, arm weakness and severe pain in extremity, shoulder muscle weakness. i fell in the snow yesterday. what should i do?

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Arm pain: Go to an immediate are center and get an ray of your arm to rule out a fracture of your arm.Good luck!

Question 3

shoulder muscle weakness, popping/snapping sound in joint, shoulder pain, shoulder dropped lower than other, pain lifting & moving. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Could be injury or dislocation - get an evaluation

Question 4

i am experiencing  shoulder pain, arm weakness, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint and shoulder muscle weakness. i have tendonitis. 4 years?

Accepted Answer

Degenerative change : Snapping is most likely bony changes at the numeral head (ball of the joint) that is rubbing bone or tendon. Weakness may mean true muscular atrophy or just pain response. See a PMR doc or orthopoedist for a full eval and treatment plan which will probably include x rays. NSAIDS, injections, physical therapy. You should know for sure! Good luck

Question 5

i am experiencing  shoulder stiffness, shoulder pain (quality: under the right shoulder) , numbness or tingling (side: one side) (time frame: suddenly)  and arm numbness. the following also describes me: shoulder muscle weakness. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See an orthopedic: Your shoulder needs a complete evaluation including probably MRI.

You can go to a physiatrist or orthopedic doctor.

Question 6

i am experiencing  shoulder pain, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint, shoulder muscle weakness, arm weakness, and muscle cramps or spasms but not shoulder stiffness, neck pain, trouble sleeping, painful swollen joints, visible deformity of shou

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: You may have tendonitis or simply an overuse syndrome if you're exercising a lot. If you are, avoid stressing the shoulder for a week to see if the discomfort resolves. Inform you parents of your symptoms if they don't improve.

Question 7

pain on left arm and left shoulder associated with muscle weakness, limited rom and paresthesia with occasional muscle twitching.

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Or in medical terms a cervical radiculopathy.  It's treatable, so see your doctor, get examined, maybe an antiinflammatory or x-ray, and some physical therapy.

Question 8

could shoulder atrophy cause neck muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

very unusual: They are likely related to a similar cause. The potential list of causes can range from; poor postural mechanics, nerve root dysfunction from the neck region, muscular dystrophy and even some types of arthritis.  It really warrants an evaluation from a specialist if you have not seen one yet.

Question 9

can an unstable shoulder cause muscle soreness/weakness in the arm and shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Shoulder instability can cause winging of the shoulder blade and weakness. You may have also stretched the axillary nerve to the deltoid muscle and lateral shoulder as well.

Question 10

i am experiencing  neck pain and nasal congestion but none of: neck strain, headache, muscle cramps or spasms, jaw pain, shoulder pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, numbness or tingling, or arm weakness. the following also describes me: none of: stress. what

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Question chopped but: Mild nose, throat, and neck symptoms can be from cold viruses, strep throat, allergies, etc., except that allergies usually don't cause fevers. Doctors have in-office tests for strep, so a primary care doctor can diagnose it and start antibiotics to kill the bacteria. Neck pain can be from inflamed lymph nodes due to viruses or bacteria, or from viruses bothering neck muscles. A doctor can check.

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My husband is experiencing shoulder muscle weakness.

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I am experiencing arm pain, arm weakness and severe pain in extremity, shoulder muscle weakness. i fell in the snow yesterday. what should i do?

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Shoulder muscle weakness, popping/snapping sound in joint, shoulder pain, shoulder dropped lower than other, pain lifting & moving. what's wrong?

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I am experiencing shoulder pain, arm weakness, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint and shoulder muscle weakness. i have tendonitis. 4 years?

A member asked:

I am experiencing shoulder stiffness, shoulder pain (quality: under the right shoulder) , numbness or tingling (side: one side) (time frame: suddenly) and arm numbness. the following also describes me: shoulder muscle weakness. what should i do?

A member asked:

I am experiencing shoulder pain, popping or snapping sound from shoulder joint, shoulder muscle weakness, arm weakness, and muscle cramps or spasms but not shoulder stiffness, neck pain, trouble sleeping, painful swollen joints, visible deformity of shou

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Pain on left arm and left shoulder associated with muscle weakness, limited rom and paresthesia with occasional muscle twitching.

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Could shoulder atrophy cause neck muscle weakness?

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Can an unstable shoulder cause muscle soreness/weakness in the arm and shoulder blade?

A member asked:

I am experiencing neck pain and nasal congestion but none of: neck strain, headache, muscle cramps or spasms, jaw pain, shoulder pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, numbness or tingling, or arm weakness. the following also describes me: none of: stress. what

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