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Shoulder Pain/ Funny Bone related??

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Shae280
Shae280

I knocked my "funny bone" several months ago hard enough that my pinky went numb for a minute.

I did not think anything of it and I think I was ok over a period of time. My shoulder started hurting.

The main things that are painful are washing my hair, putting my hand behind my back and above my head. I did not do anything to cause this pain. It has been going on for months. I was just hoping it would go away but it has not. I want to know if there is a possibility that knocking my elbow could have caused this shoulder pain? 

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  • jane96717
    jane96717 Shae280

    Posted

    Possibly. The Ulner Nerve runs through shoulder and down past your funny bone into your wrist and hand. Knocking it might have damaged it/inflammed it. I'd go and see your doctor.

  • bill49757
    bill49757 Shae280

    Posted

    I developed ulnar nerve issues after having rotator cuff surgery and being in a sling. Had to have a nerve conduction test to confirm it. If it has been bothering you that long, you should see a doctor. Bending elbow will also aggravate it. Try to keep arm more straight when you can, especially sleeping. Avoid repetitive elbow movements.  
  • ricochetred
    ricochetred Shae280

    Posted

    just like that old song...the elbow's connected to the shoulder bone and the shoulder bone's connected to the neck bone...it's chain. It is possible to bang your elbow and affect your shoulder and vice versa. you may have had a pre existing imbalance that needed just one more straw to cause the shoulder to act up. Would not hurt to ask a Dr about it and maybe get some therapy to see how your alignment is in general. 

  • sudhir72885
    sudhir72885 Shae280

    Posted

    Get to touch with krv physiotherapy who treat as well in India. The office has two branches in india, delhi and gurgaon. Get touch for more enquiry of pain treatment.

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