A member asked:

I helped a friend lift a 200+ pound box and my shoulder has been going numb and hurting. any solutions?

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Pinched nerve: This could be a lot of things, including a pinched nerve in your back. A physician skilled in osteopathic manipulation can often provide immediate and sustained relief for this sort of problem.

Answered 3/22/2012

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

See orthopedist: Its important to establish a diagnosis. Shoulder pain could be from the shoulder or referred. Common referred sources include: abdomen, heart and neck. Shoulder sources include: arthritis, labral tears, instability, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, painful bony spurs etc. Therefore proper diagnosis is essential to stopping the pain. See an orthopedic surgeon. Good luck!

Answered 9/3/2013

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