Suggest Treatment For Shooting Pain In Right Arm

Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2016

Question: Hi, I sprained my right arm bicep, about 3 months age. I was pulling some glued carpeting up and felt shoulder and arm pain. Last week my doctor gave me a cortozone shot for my shoulder. It has helped tremendously. Now my right arm bicep gives me shooting pain if I lift anything. no pain when not lifting.
no swelling. I have been taking Aleve, but it doesn't help. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral muscle relaxant will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the biceps on working is due to a muscle spasm or a small muscle tear. This needs proper rest to the muscle for healing. Since you are having a pain now, you need an oral muscle relaxant in addition to the pain killer. Doing a hot compress and applying local analgesic gel in the area will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar