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After doing some neck stretches, my left shoulder went completely numb. Why?

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Answered by

Mohammed Wajid

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At April 13, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 15, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had some symptoms for the past six years. I feel like to have some pressure or imbalance on the upper left side of my body. Sometimes, I have brain fog. Sometimes, my upper rib seems to be tight while inhaling. Sometimes, I have dizziness and my heart rate gets raised. I did some tests recently. The doctor told me that I have an inflamed supraspinatus tendon. I am doing exercise and stretches every day. But it did not help me. I have tried palpating my tendon and there is no tenderness. Recently, I have tried doing some neck stretches. On the next day, my left shoulder became completely numb. Before having these symptoms, I had an incident in my gym on a day when I was doing my exercise hardly. After that, my vision became dark and I got constant pain in my shoulder or neck for a few weeks.

Answered by Mohammed Wajid

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

According to the description provided here, you got a symptom of a jerk at the gym while doing exercise. I suggest you stop doing any exercise that is related to the shoulder and neck. You can take the tablet Paracetamol twice a day for three days and consult your physiotherapist soon. You need proper treatment. A physiotherapist helps to guide you to do an exercise properly during pain. He can give you IFT (interferential therapy) to reduce your pain and relax your muscles.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Mohammed Wajid
Mohammed Wajid

Physiotherapy

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