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What would cause neck, shoulder , arm pain?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Overuse: Doing too much is usually the cause of upper body pain.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/13/2014

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More info: Need to know more about your symptoms. However, if the pain involves the neck, shoulder, and arm, i would be concerned about a "pinched" nerve in your neck.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 3/5/2013

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