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When i put my head down, chin to chest; i feel a pull and pain deep in my right armpit. why? (past 3 weeks) no heavy lifting lately.
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Impingement: With this maneuver you are causing an impingement on a nerve or muscle in the axilla(armpit) or in the neck itself causing radiation of discomfort toward the axilla. Apparently mild flexion of the neck doesn't produce this discomfort, but if it increases in frequency or severity, consult an orthopedic surgeon or neurologist for diagnosis and treatment suggestions and any appropriate xrays, mri
Answered 9/11/2017
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