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Recently i have noticed that when i sometimes pop my neck (face- downwards direction), i feel a sensation instantly in my left arm.what to get checked?
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May: Just be that you are irritating a plexus nerve into your arm. May need an MRI if weakness develops.
Answered 5/16/2014
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Nerve: With that maneuver you are pinching a nerve in your neck causing the discomfort to radiate into your arm. An orthopedic specialist or a neurologist or neurosurgeon is best qualified to evaluate you and order the appropriate imaging studies.
Answered 5/16/2014
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