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Oct 15th 2009 I was in the gym doing a very light shoulder press to warm up, A very light weight that i could easily do up to 25 reps if i wanted. On my 6th rep i felt a sharp pain in my left trap/ shoulder blade. The pain persisted for a few weeks and eventually got better.
December 20th I felt the same pain in my trap/back not nearly as severe. the next morning the pain was almost gone but my left pointy finger tip was numb. As the weeks have gone by it has spread to my index and middle finger and I also feel shooting tingling sensations down my left arm. In just the past week I have lost 80% of the muscle strength in my left tricep and I am really starting to worry....What is wrong with me? ( besides my terrible typing skills and multiple grammatical errors)
Thank you for your question.
I can't supply you with a diagnosis over the Internet, but in general, your symptoms warrant immediate evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon or a chiropractor. You will probably need to have an MRI scan of either the neck to rule out a possible disc herniation or the rotator cuff to rule out a tear or tendinosis.
See the following links for additional information:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/rotator_cuff_injury/page3_em.htm#Rotator%20Cuff%2...
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/305720-overview
In the interim, you need to lay off of weight training until you are properly evaluated, lest you cause further injury to the affected area.
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| Comment | Thank you, I have seen a Chhiropractor howver, he had a different diagnosis and gave me a simple adjustment stating that i had a pinched nerve that was causing the numbness of my fingers and that i didnt need to quit training..i wasnt very satisfied with his response..I will get a second opinion fron another chiro and possibly get an MR. Thank you | ||
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Expertise
I can answer questions about musculoskeletal-based, evidence-based chiropractic practice.
Experience
13 years of chiropractic practice; currently practicing in an integrative medicine clinic.
Organizations
West Hartford Group, a think-tank that has put forth a model of chiropractic care that is consistent with that of the World Federation of Chiropractic and the Chiropractic Strategic Planning Conference. This model is of the chiropractic physician as the spinal health care expert within the health care system, i.e. society’s non-surgical spine specialist.
Publications
Chiropractic Products magazine
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1991. Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, 1997.
Awards and Honors
Fordham University: Scripps Howard Journalism Award. New York Chiropractic College: Clinic Award. University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine: University Award for participation as student president of the Integrative Medicine Program.
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