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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Have you had any issues with your neck lately? Many times pain in the upper arms/shoulders can be directly linked to problems in the neck. And, whenever your hands are on the ground, make sure you use "starfish" hands with the fingers splayed as far apart as possible and rooting down through the thumb. When you aren't very particular about your hand position/placement, you can definitely aggravate any tendencies toward tendonitis.

I would probably try a little yoga, but if it hurts at all while doing it, stop.

Other than that, see a doctor!!!!!!

P.S. The pain rub that I swear by is called 024. You can usually find it at Rite Aid or CVS sold in the areas where BenGay would be. It is pricey, but wonderful and lasts a long time. It is in a khacki/orange colored box and you want the long, skinny glass tube, not the individual wipes. If you find it and use, you need only one spritz rubbed in very well. Then make sure to wash your hands with lots of soap to get the residue off. It is a blend of essential oils that have actual healing properties.

Thank you so much Jodi! I was really hoping you would see this. No trouble with my neck. It really came out of nowhere. Things like this can really make you feel old. I'm going to try a little light yoga tomorrow and see what happens. I'll also look for the cream you suggested. That sound like a great thing to have around anyway.

Originally Posted by phfgkl

If I were you, I would go to a GOOD chiropractor, and I say good, because there are some quacky ones out there. A good chiropractor will tell you if they can't help you. I had the same thing happen to me, I don't have health ins. so finally gave in and went to the chiropractor(all drs do is give you meds for the pain, which doesn't correct the problem). I can honestly say the chiropractor knew exactly what it was, and after 2 visits was really helping, but, with the economy like it is and Steve not knowing from one day to the next if he was going to still have a job and having to take pay cuts, I had to stop, but, it really isn't too expensive($30-$35) visit. Please have it looked at by one of them first.

If it doesn't get better or gets worse I would definitely look into that. After the first few days it's been really just a minor inconvenience. Not even really pain, just a little jolt now and then with certain movements. I was just concerned after reading about pinched nerves and the best treatment being rest, that I could make it worse. I understand muscles but I am completely ignorant when it comes to nerves.