A member asked:

Please tell me, could a c5 impingement cause shoulder pain and pain in back of upper arm?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: A 5th cervical nerve root "pinching" from a disc herniation(for example) can radiate pain to the deltoid(shoulder) and into the back of the upper arm.See your md for evaluation and definitive diagnosis.Best of luck!

Answered 11/7/2015

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