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Good day i am a dental hygienist and work full day, i have had arm pain and elbow pain and neck pain for a while? 3months? in both arms, my arms is very weak and is constantly uncomfortable. what can it be?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Pain: May be work posture related. Your General Physician can probably point you in the right direction. He/she may want you to see a Neurologist, a Rheumatologist, or a Chiropractor.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 10/22/2020

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A member asked:

Good day i am a dental hygienist and work full day, i have had arm pain and elbow pain and neck pain for a while? 3months? in both arms, my arms is very weak and is constantly uncomfortable. what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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