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Left side numb
So i was having bad posture,pain in my traps and sholder because working for hours in poor posture without break ...
My PT suggested me try soft cervical collar and posture corrector...
I now feel my left arm ,thumb ,sholder , and skin of left side of brain little numb ... Though i feel much batter in pain...still fell like many of threads are slipping from my sholder
I might have used posture corrector for little longer for few days Is that is the reason ??
Because that numbness i never felt before ...i need 2nd openion others than my PT
Or this is the part of healing process...?
I have 10+ needling and cupping sessions too ...
Please explain which nerve is punched ... Will it heal automatically??? What should I do ... ??
Thanks 🙏
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It may be due to degenerative changes progressing in your spine. Numbness can be due to pinched nerve. You can consult a physiotherapist and can learn nerve mobilization exercises which will be helpful in reducing numbness.
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Consult a good physiotherapist for early recovery and overall assessment. You can get a Nerve Conduction Velocity test for a better picture.
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Avoid bad postural habits. Keep your limb supported while sleeping.
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Please go for an MRI cervical spine . Nerve compression n soft tissues condition will decide the course of treatment. Avoid using posture corrector. Maintain a good posture yourself without corrector.
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You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment
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This could be because of pinched nerve from cervical spine.
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I would strongly suggest to go for MRI of cervical spine and NCV of left upper limb to know the exact cause.
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I generally ask not to use posture corrector.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
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13 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
It might be due to compression of nerve after assessment take electrical modalities treatment for 2 weeks, maintain proper posture and ergonomics.
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