We appreciate the input and want to share some of the guidance we received. Most of those who responded were either between the ages of 12 and 18 or 46 to 65. The education level of respondents was diverse, from middle school and high school to many with college degrees, including one with a doctorate.
Functional weakness is weakness of an arm or leg due to the nervous system not working properly. It is not caused by damage or disease of the nervous system. Patients with functional weakness experience symptoms of limb weakness which can be disabling and frightening such as problems walking or a âheavinessâ down one side, dropping things or a feeling that a limb just doesnât feel normal or âpart of themâ.
1 There is decreased range of motion of the shoulder because of pain and muscle spasm. 2  Acute pain from bleeding and muscle spasm: This may resolve in a few days.  Large tears may cause the inability abduct the arm (raise it away from the side of the body) due to significant pain and loss of muscle power.