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Yday i had a car accident and now my arm feels week if i lift it upwards or horizontally accompanied by upper central back pain. did i pull a muscle?
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Sprain: Yes, most likely cervical spine and muscular sprain.
Answered 8/7/2014
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Possible: It could be a muscle but please make sure you did not hue yourself more seriously. If the accident was bad, you should seek further care.
Answered 7/22/2020
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