What causes neck pain and tingling sensation in arms?
Patient: about two weeks ago i was berry pickin and fell down a hill...same night i slept bad and woke up very sore in my shoulder blade. thought i had slept wrong. well its been two weeks and my symptoms have changed. the pain moved from my shoulder to the center ofthe top of my spine up my neck...now for the last couple days my arm and underneath and starting to pull on my chest i ve had musle spasems so feirce that my arm moves and jerks uncontrolbly. the pain and tenderness is almost unbaralbe. i have numbness and tingleing threw out my arm and fingers. it feels better with pressure in the spots and im not sure if ive just pulled a musle or if i have blockage of some kind Doctor: HelloTingling sensation in arms may be due to nerve involvement in cervical spine.As you had history of trauma,it is important to screen cervical spine.You may need cervical spine MRI.MRI can detect disc prolapse,nerve involvement etc.Proper treatment depend upon findings.You need proper evaluation by a orthopedician.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan