Arm Numbness Treatment
Numbness is an abnormal sensation that can occur anywhere in your body. Thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition and can be a reason for arm numbness.
Blood vessels and nerves coming from the spine or major blood vessels of the body pass through a narrow space near the shoulder and armpit on their way to the arms. As they pass by or through the collarbone (clavicle) and upper ribs, they may not have enough space. Pressure (compression) on these blood vessels or nerves can cause symptoms in the arms or hands. Compression can be caused by an extra cervical rib (above the first rib).
Surgery may be recommended if physical therapy and changes in activity do not improve your symptoms. An extra rib is removed and certain muscles are cut.
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A few years ago, I began having some dull pain in my laft shoulder and arm. The pain quickly turned into numbness to the point I at first thought there was something wrong with my heart. However, it sort of felt like there was this huge knot under my armpit, like a lump or something that was causing the numbness. ....
The chriopractor thought some weight loss could always help, but being that Im only barely a few pounds overweight, once I did lose weight, I wasnt surprised it didnt help.
Treatments and Results View All Cases
| Name | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Treatments (average) |
2.7
(6)
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4 | 2 | ||||
| Therapy Chiropractic |
3.0
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1 | |||||
| Therapy Stretching |
3.0
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1 | |||||
| Therapy Pressure |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Exercise Aerobics |
3.0
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1 | |||||
| Diet and Weight Management Weight Loss |
2.0
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1 | |||||
| Therapy Massage |
2.0
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1 |
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