Neck Pain

Neck Pain and Numbness in the Arm

Ben Parr — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:30:32 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about neck pain, numbness in the arm, and the cervical spine.

Hand Numbness and Neck Pain From a Pinched Nerve

Ben Parr — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:58:35 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about hand numbness due to a pinched nerve in the neck.

Question: Relief for numbness and neck pain?

I have reoccurring numbness in my left hand and have taken Flexeril and have had two pain blocks with PT. Numbness and neck pain keep coming back. Also, I have started to have burning sensation in left shin and I don't know if it is related to back/neck problems or if it is related to my bad left knee (3 surgeries).

Cervical Herniated Disk From an Auto Accident

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:10:11 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about relieving the painful symptoms of a cervical herniated disc due to an auto accident.

Question: Can Disc Hardening Cause Severe Neck Pain?

I have a cervical herniated disk at C5-C6. I was recently in a car accident and now the herniated disk is causing severe pain. When I had my second MRI, the doctor concluded that my disk was “hardening” and that there may not be “enough space” for the disk.

Can a Pinched Nerve in the Neck Cause Loss of Use in The Arm?

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:10:07 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.

Question: What's Causes Loss of Use of the Right Arm?

I have lost most of the use of my right arm and hand over the past 6 to 9 months. I have muscle atrophy as a result, muscle twitching/fasciculation, chronic/dull pain from my hand, right arm, right shoulder, back behind my shoulder blade, neck and up through my neck. I get sharp pains in my neck, behind my shoulder blade, and in my shoulder.