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I had a trauma to my neck in 2010 since then i've had muscle spasms and involuntary contractions in my left arm.

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Nerve problm: See a orthopedic spine specialist, chiropractor, neurologist or all the above. This is almost certainly related to a bulging or slipped disc or direct nerve injury.

Answered 7/19/2018

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