I suffered an injury a few months ago to some part of my back, and I have found no relief of the symptoms during this time. I am extremely physically active, and it is hard for me to sit on the sidelines without knowing the extent of my injury.

I was doing shoulder shrugs with more weight than I should have been doing. I felt a pop just below the base of my neck on what I thought was my spine. After about a week, the pain had lessoned by I had numnbess and tingling in my right arm, particulalry under my bicep and in my fifth finger. I saw an orthropedic surgeon who kind of passed me off and said it was probably an inflammed disk and I needed rest and relaxation.

I have rested and relaxed, done physical rehab., and taking anti inflammatories, but there has been no reduction in the pain. My trapezius feels particulalry tight, so I was wondering if there may have been a tear in the trapezius rather than an inflammed disk.

I am simply looking for some education. Also, are there exercises I should and shouldnt do? I have stopped all high impact sports and any lifting using the back, or that would compress the spine. Also, is anyone familiar with this physiology and could explain the possilbe nature of my pain. The Dr. Knew his stuff, but overlooked me. I would appreciate any thoughts.