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When extending my right arm to pick something up a pain behind my armpit came and numbness followed and i cannot extend my arm or reach very far ?
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Strain: This type of stretch/strain injury could have also impinged a nerve. Symptoms should resolve gradually over the next several days with simple resting your arm. If symptoms persist or worsen, see your physician for evaluation.
Answered 9/14/2015
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