What causes shoulder pain and headaches after giving birth?
Patient: Hi, I have a pain in my left shoulder/ arm and left side of my chest the last week or so. I also have sharp shooting headaches for about a week also. I had a baby ten weeks ago if that makes any difference? When I was in labour I had a severe pain in the top of my spine which also hurts every ow and again. Doctor: Hello,  As I see that most people usually don't complain of the upper limb pain post delivery, but very few complains have been received. This might be due to degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc.   Taking an MRI of the cervical spine along with lumbar spine after a gyncec certification would help understand the pathologies better. Using a soft cervical collar will help stabilize the cervical spine and reduce the cervicogenic headache and upper limb pain.   In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases post delivery undergo Physiotherapy for better health and muscle strength. Thereby reducing the symptoms and helping them for ease, will recommend you the same.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist