Suggest Treatment For Tightness At The Elbow That Radiates To The Shoulders

Posted on Tue, 20 Dec 2016

Question: I'm having tightness in a my right beginning at my elbow going up to my shoulder

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible pinched nerve in the shoulder level

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

The symptoms you are describing it is a result of a pinched nerve in the level of the shoulder. In general it comes after a bad posture, so I would suggest to keep in mind your posture in the days to come.
Also, taking a pain killer regularly would lower the inflammation of the nerve and also relieve the pain. I suggest my patients Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours.
If you can benefit from physical therapy sessions those would help a lot as well, to strengthen the muscles of the shoulder and back which will help you have a better posture.

If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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