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What Causes Pain In The Upper Arm Upon Extending It?
I have upper arm pain. When I extend my left arm. It happens occasionally over a period of several months; Pain is intense, like a 9 on a scale on 1-10. It goes away within a minute or so. It has also happened when I was bumped in the arm and once while sleeping. Should I be concerned.
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Mon, 24 Oct 2016
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Hello,
Very likely your arm pain is due to muscular strain or a nerve root being pinched in the neck area and both of them are generally treated with pain killers and physiotherapy.
On the other hand because this is a problem that has lasted for months it is best to have a visit with your doctor and specifically determine the cause of the pain and the necessary treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Very likely your arm pain is due to muscular strain or a nerve root being pinched in the neck area and both of them are generally treated with pain killers and physiotherapy.
On the other hand because this is a problem that has lasted for months it is best to have a visit with your doctor and specifically determine the cause of the pain and the necessary treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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