Why I Can't Move My Arm All The Way Down?

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2020

Fri, 6 Nov 2020 Answered on

Tue, 20 May 2025 Last reviewed on

Question : good morning

For the past three days now while I am still recovering from a strain bicep muscle on my left arm. Apparently i can't move my arm all the way down. Does that have something to do with it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to a sprain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

After a strain of the biceps muscle, it is normal to have some difficulty in moving the arm. You are already taking an oral muscle relaxant. This should subside in the next 5-7 days with proper rest.

Avoid all the painful movements and let them heal.
In case there is severe pain or swelling, do consult an Orthopedician for a direct clinical examination.

Hope this answer is helpful.
Any further questions are welcome.

Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee