United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I've had alot of back problems for most of my life like herniated discs, degenerated discs, and sciatica. I've noticed others have posted about spinal problems numbing ect. I was wondering if the Erb's palsy causes any of this or if its just a coincidence.

Thanks,
Sunny

Sunny
I have ALWAYS had what the doctors referred to as a "weak - bad back", sciatica, scapular winging, painful shoulders, neck and a weak right leg.

There are no studies on the total impact that obpi has on our body.
There are no long range studies on the secondary injuries caused by compensation and weakness.

When we go to a doctor they have no idea how many of our physical problems are related to obpi.
Some are open to listening and others assume if other issues were connected to obpi they would know about it.

Kath (robpi/adult)