what can cause on and off shoulder and arm pain?

Question

What would cause neck, shoulder , arm pain?

Answer 1

Many things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Answer 2

Neuro,orthop: Shoulder pain radiating to the arm is probably due to a cervical radiculopathy. Needs neuro consult and possibly emg/ncv of the involved extremity.

Answer 3

Go to doctor: If not get better and persistent, probably should be evaluated my your health care provider. May not be anything serious, but best to get checked out.

Answer 4

Many tings: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Answer 5

Many things: He could have a frozen shoulder, a rotator cuff tear, bursitis or even a neck issue. Have him see a shoulder specialist, often a good physical exam can give him a diagnosis and then a treatment plan.

Answer 6

Rotator cuff: Sometimes rotator cuff problems will cause pain at night since the gravity has been eliminated. Sitting up allows gravity to move the cuff away from the overlying bone(acromion).

Answer 7

No, it cannot be ---: normal. Could be reasonable if you played after a long time, and not having done any warm up exercises. Suggest: do regular stretching exercises for your shoulder muscles, about 3 times a day & take some Advil or aleve (naproxen). A hot pack alternating with an Ice pack for 15 minutes each, about twice a day, would be helpful. If no improvement after 7-10 days, then see your PCP/Orthopod. Good Luck.

Answer 8

See doctor : Likely to simply have sprained it but hard without examination to tell exactly what is happening. Unfortunately it is Monday by the time am getting this but a prompt examination today to reassure that nil else serious going on +/- arrange X-rays if there is would be recommended

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