Suggest Treatment For Upper Right Arm Tightness And Pressure

Posted on Tue, 26 May 2015

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Tue, 26 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : my upper right arm feels like an 8" band has been tightened. it varies how tight it feels

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to compression of nerve root there can be tightness in your arm

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be tightness in your arm.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine/shoulder after clinical examination for better diagnosis.
You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Another possibility of acute muscle spasm in muscles.

For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar