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Arm hurts and hand numb (left) and my doc says it is a pinched nerve at c4. time, anti inflamm & pain killers are treatment. should i do more?

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Dr. Shin Beh answered

Physical Therapy: Physical therapy would be very helpful. If it gets worse, some cases may amenable to surgical intervention.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/3/2013

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