Wasting triceps & pectoral, loss of strength

[alophysio]

Hi ccln55 - There are many reasons why you might lose "pump" in the pec...nerve is the primary one in this case...But what is causing the nerve to affected - is it pinched, irritated, damaged? Is it from the enck joints or caught on its way to your pec?

As for lying down, it may not be bloodflow but actually compression/stretching of your neck etc which can cause the imbalances...

Have you checked it out with a physio?

Hi idcaton,

1. I suspect it is the neck - ask the consultant about nerve damage from the neck
2. Ask for MRI to confirm the extent of any involvement of the neck and nerves
3. You may need nerve conduction studies to assess the damage to the nerves (if any)
4. Ask him what he thinks is wrong and ensure he lays out the options of what to do for each of the tests he will no doubt get you to do.

CHeers

Cheers

[idcaton]

Thanks for reply alophysio.

Neurologist says "Brachial plexus neoropathy". An MRI scan and nerve conduction tests by "the electrician" will confirm.

He says keep going to physio, they will analyse what you can and can't do, help etc. "From the diagnosis they will know what to do".

I'm concerned that i won't find a physio that knows what to do.

The possibility of this condition has been discussed between myself and my physio(s), but the conversation has never gone "If this turns out to be the case, we will do ...", hence my concern.

What should i be hearing from the right physio, what should i be doing with the right physio, what should i be asking, how will i know i've got myself a really great physio?

Thanks in advance

ian.