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Can a pinched nerve in lower back cause numbness on left side of body from mid shoulder blade to toes?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Nope: The lesion would have to be higher up to involve the shoulder blade.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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