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Solutions for Chapter Preview ♦ 9 ♦ The purpose of this book is to shed light on the common causes of pain and dysfunction that are misdiagnosed. This chapter discusses four common conditions that cause pain to shoot down the arm and are often overlooked. These four conditions are not the only causes of shooting arm pain. But they are commonly missed so I have included them in this chapter. Another common cause not discussed in this chapter is when your neck is “locked up” or “out” as many people call it (needing an adjustment). Being locked up can lead to pressure on the nerves and shoot pain down the arm. Fortunately this cause is usually not missed and treated well with chiropractic treatment. (See chapter on chiropractic to learn more about the spine being “locked up” or “out”.) There are other causes of shoulder and arm pain that I cover in other chapters of this book. These include rotator cuff strain, shoulder tendonitis, tennis elbow, and wrist tendonitis. These are covered in the sports injury chapter and tendonitis chapter. There are additional causes of shoulder and arm pain that I will not cover: fracture, trauma, and a host of medical conditions (i.e. non-musculoskeletal conditions). Some of these conditions are serious. As with any condition you should have a doctor (chiropractor or physical medicine doctor) examine you. The four conditions that I am going to discuss are: herniated disc (or bulging disc), thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rhomboid trigger points. The first, herniated disc, is often correctly diagnosed, but is often over-diagnosed as well. The second, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), is very common and is often under-diagnosed. The third, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), I believe is often over-diagnosed. And the fourth, rhomboid trigger points, is often under-diagnosed. All four share the symptoms of a shooting pain down the arm and pins and needles in the fingers. However, they originate from four different locations. Knowing how to differentiate between these conditions will greatly help to diagnose which condition you have. If you have shoulder pain or arm pain that hasn’t responded to medical treatment, you should read this chapter. If you have been told that you have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome or rotator cuff injury, and you are not satisfied with the results of your treatment, you should read this chapter. I may have information and suggestions that can make a difference. Click the links below for a preview of each Chapter
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