Trackpad stuck/not clicking

I have a 2010 MacBook Pro. The trackpad seems to be stuck. I cannot click the left side. It won't even make a clicking noise. The right side does make a clicking noise. Not sure how to fix this... I've been reading about people saying the battery tends to get big sometimes. So I am including the battery information cause I'm not sure how to tell if that's what's causing my trackpad to not click
Battery information:
Model information:
Serial number: 9G13302LKD3MA
Manufacturer: DP
Device Name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 201
Hardware Version: 2
Cell Revision: 158
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 4075
Fully Charged: No
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 5416
Health Cycle:
Cycle Count: 132
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -951
Voltage (mV): 11776

You can try making changes to your >Sys Pref>Trackpad
but I would have it looked at over the counter:
Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
on-line https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action
check warranty https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

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