For the past two years, I've had intermittent shoulder pain (always my left shoulder) that leads to twitching in my ring finger and some twitching in my middle finger. About six months ago, I realized that a potential cause of this was the walks I have with my dog. I walk him twice a day, everyday, always using my left arm - he's a stubborn dog and pulls a lot so I have to constantly pull back - I think this repetitive 'pulling back' motion eventually caused some shoulder damage. About six months ago I switched to a leash that gives me easier control over him. I also visited a neurologist at that time, and he ran me thru some general diagnostic tests (he tested reflexes, tested finger coordination, searched for numbness on other parts of my body, etc... ) and told me that he didn't see any signs of anything serious.
However, yesterday I did a crossfit workout involving alot of upper body weight lifting and I noticed the shoulder pain came back shortly after the workout. Then the finger twitching began. Today most of the shoulder pain is gone but the finger twitching remains. The twitching is always localized to my ring and middle fingers on my left hand, never anywhere else. My concern right now is that the finger twitching is much more pronounced than usual - my middle finger has been visibly twitching all morning.
Do I have a pinched nerve causing this? Or something else that is causing the shoulder pain and finger twitching? Every time this happens it worries me quite a bit.
drsugarray; Yes I can not agree with my friend Windchime more!!! You should get in and see the type of doctor she said to get another opinion Which is always a good idea. Just don't be surprised you could be very much right. But muscle's and other things in your shoulder can take a long time to heal similar to when you pull a muscle in your back if you have ever had that happen. But by seeing this doctor you could get even some physical therapy that well not do more damage. And other things to get you back to normal. Please get with this you have been dealing with this for long enough.
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Windchimes123
22 April 2017
Hi drsugarray, I understand your concern. You have your age going four you with the healing process. I have a dog leash that has the action of a giant rubber band. Pulling brings the dog back with minimal strain on your shoulder. If you are interested I could find the name.
I would see an orthopedist who specializes in shoulder. Physical therapy may be of great help. It's a start... The twitching indicates nerve involvement. The sooner you get treatment the better the chance of success. Good luck :-)
