• Injury of the nerves in the neck and upper back
• Symptoms may include upper extremity pain, numbness, weakness and paralysis on one
• side
• Cause may be the result of a minor injury, trauma, cancer or may be due to a difficult
• delivery in newborns
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• Can occur at any age but more common in young males and athletes
• May be mild to severe causing permanent complications requiring surgery

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen