radiating pain – MySymptom

What causes sharp shooting pains that travel down the left arm?

1. Introduction Sharp shooting pains traveling down the left arm frequently result from nerve compression in the neck, known as cervical radiculopathy, or from referred cardiac pain during angina or a myocardial infarction. The shared nerve pathways between the cervical spine, the heart, and the arm make determining the exact origin critical. While a sudden, … Read more

What are the early signs of a slipped disc causing radiating back pain?

1. Introduction Early signs of a slipped disc causing radiating back pain include a sharp, shooting electrical sensation traveling down one leg, numbness in the calf or foot, and a localized ache in the lower spine that worsens with sitting or bending. You must seek urgent orthopedic evaluation if this pain is accompanied by sudden … Read more