There can be several reasons that cause your arm pain, it might be injuries, nerve compressions trauma attacks or joint disorders, along with these reasons,there are several routinely activities including sports typing, lifting heavy objects and excessive workouts that cause your arm pain
Symptoms that are attached to arm pain
- Burning
- Ticklish
- Feebleness
- Stiffness
- Inflammation
- Limited range of motion
Causes
Possible causes of arm pain include:
- Broken arm
- Broken wrist/broken hand
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cervical disk herniation in the neck
- Dislocated elbow
- Pinched nerve
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rotator-cuff injury
- Sprains and strains
- Tendinitis
- Tennis elbow
Treatment
Treatments may range from traditional home treatments to medications and surgery if required
People who suffer from nerve damage or pinched nerve in the area of the arm, wrist or elbow, they should prevent continuous movements and take significant gaps
Applying an ice pack on the swollen arm or wrist can be a better remedy if the pain and inflammation is due to excessive workout and exertion
However the treatment of arm pain depends upon the cause behind in case of infections and joint inflammation can be treated with antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs
Joint pain or bone damage can be treated by wearing a sling, resting the arm in the correct position and pain killers are advisable in extreme cases surgery is recommended
By following this approach you can relive your arm pain noticeably, and don’t forget the acronym RICE
Rest; you need to take a rest from your daily activities
Ice; treat the swollen areas with an ice pack at least thrice a day
Compression; use slings and compression bandages to reduce inflammation
Elevation; place the arm in an elevating position
If an immediate chest pain and arm stiffness is experienced this may lead to symptoms of heart attack and you need to immediately consult your doctor, and avoid driving to the hospital in such condition
See your doctor right away
If you feel chest pressure along with arm pain and discomfort in breathing, this pain can lead to angina.
Angina is a type of pain that occurs with lower blood flow towards your heart resulting in heart attack
Sudden injury or accident in which you feel a crack sound
If your arm has become immobilized
Weakness or numbness in your arm