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Area on trapezius muscle that shoots pain up neck and down arm when touched. is this a muscular or nerve issue?
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Muscle pain : Myofascial trigger points are areas of intense spasm that occur in muscles that are stressed and dysfunctional. They can refer pain to other areas and can be confused with "pinched nerves "
Answered 11/3/2014
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