A member asked:

I had a cmt pull out my shoulder from its joint and now i have numbness behind the scapula and it feels "off." what do you think happened?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Stretch nerve: More than likely your therapist stretched a nerve and the muscle is sore and nerve irritated. With rest this will likely go away . Good luck!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Strained nerve: During manipulation of shoulder, sensory nerve supplying skin over the scapula may have been pulled.

Answered 12/15/2013

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