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What Causes Pain In Arm?

I have been having pain in my arm similar to tendinitis. I notice the more I use it, the less pain I have. But when I walk, I usually do about 2 miles a day, my arm stiffens up and it is really painful to bend my elbow. After I am done walking, and do some range of motion, it works itself out again. It seems to feel better when I do some lifting.
posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
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Hii
Welcome to HCM and Thanks for asking

From the medical history you provided it seems that most probably you have sprained muscle in your arm and it should heals within 3-7 day, however severe strained muscle can take upto 10 weeks to get normal completely and need medical intervention

u can Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen. and muscle relaxant like thiocholchicoside after discussing ur dr ,
along with this apply heat to the muscle several times a day , Begin light stretching as soon as possible. Slowly increase your level of activity

But if your pain does not subside in 7-10 days ,you feel any numbness there in ur arm , if u r unable to move it completely than i would strongly suggest you to see a orthopedic surgeon , to rule out any underlying medical condition

I hope it help
Thanks & Get well Soon
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What Causes Pain In Arm?

Hii Welcome to HCM and Thanks for asking From the medical history you provided it seems that most probably you have sprained muscle in your arm and it should heals within 3-7 day, however severe strained muscle can take upto 10 weeks to get normal completely and need medical intervention u can Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen. and muscle relaxant like thiocholchicoside after discussing ur dr , along with this apply heat to the muscle several times a day , Begin light stretching as soon as possible. Slowly increase your level of activity But if your pain does not subside in 7-10 days ,you feel any numbness there in ur arm , if u r unable to move it completely than i would strongly suggest you to see a orthopedic surgeon , to rule out any underlying medical condition I hope it help Thanks & Get well Soon