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What Causes Sharp Upper Arm Pain During Physical Activity?

I m a 51 year old male. I exercise mildly every day, including light weight lifting every other day. About 2 weeks ago, felt a pain in my right arm tricep mainly and secondarily in my bicep and a bit on the front lower right shoulder(not all the time). I stopped lifting. It has decreased much in the past few days, but still lingers a bit. I started using a mouse with my left arm as I thought that may be irritating it as well. This pain happened about a year ago as well and eventually subsided. It feels like probably a pulled muscle, but concern it may have something to do with my heart. It hurts a bit more when I wake up and think maybe I m lying on it wrong. I have had a lot of stress the past couple months, too. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Hello,

It may be due to muscle sprain.

For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.

Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads will also help.

Avoid strenuous activity.

Do regular physical therapy.

In case of not getting relief, you may require X-ray after orthopedician consultation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Sharp Upper Arm Pain During Physical Activity?

Hello, It may be due to muscle sprain. For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads will also help. Avoid strenuous activity. Do regular physical therapy. In case of not getting relief, you may require X-ray after orthopedician consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician