Hi I bent over to pick up something this morning and when I went to stand straight up my left side back started to hurt. If I sit straight up I m okay but turning or any kind of movement of my let arm it feels like a quick shooting pain. Is it anything serious?
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in neck or there can be cervical disc compression. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it. For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor. Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist. Rest and hot fomentation may help to relieve spasm and pain. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.