Is this a pinched nerve? o_o

[Elryano]

hey my name is ryan, i'm 19 years old and about 3 days ago... as i was walking my dog i got a stinging/pinching feeling in my shoulder down my bicep.. and since theni  notice, when i tilt my head to the left i get the same feeling, or if i poke the right portion of my lower neck right above my collar bone i also get the stinging feeling down my Shoulderblade -> close to bicep area in my right arm...

any idea how this happened? is it possible for this to go away with time, or should i go see my doctor?

it isnt unbearable pain, and it isnt constant, but its causing me to limit my range of motion at the moment.

[bigsissie]

As long as it has not gotten worse by now it should be healing. You probably just pulled a muscle. If it gets worse get it checked out. Watch out for any numbness, tingling or burning in arm or shoulder. That is a sign of a pinched nerve and can lead to permanent damage. Best wishes, Sissie

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hey Ryan!

Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. Possible causes that may need to be considered include nerve impingement, muscle pull/ spasm, inflammations,  injuries etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician or an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Meanwhile you could try using warm compresses and tylenol/ OTC NSAIDS for symptomatic relief.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!

[Elryano]

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