Arm Pain
Los Angeles

Arm pain is a general term that refers to any uncomfortable sensation you experience in your arm. The pain can appear suddenly or develop slowly over time. In some cases, the pain you feel in your arm may be generating from a condition that affects your spine or neck. Arm pain can manifest in the following ways:

• A piercing and/or radiating pain in the arm
• A short and sharp pain in the arm that occurs with movement
• Arm pain that worsens when you use your arm
• Severe arm pain after an injury
• Pins and needles in your arm that don’t subside with movement
• Pain along with physical changes, such as swelling and a change in the arm shape
• A persistent dull ache that doesn’t go away after rest

Pay attention to your symptoms. Wait and watch if the symptoms go away with rest. If the pain is constant, comes and goes, or is intense, seek immediate medical attention for your arm pain in Los Angeles.

If your arm pain is the result of physical exertion, overuse or after playing a sport following a period of inactivity, you can seek relief in the following ways:

• Rest
• Take a warm bath or shower
• Raise your arms when you lie down
• Heat or cold therapy
• A pack of ice
• A gel pack you can freeze or microwave
• A heating pad
• Apply a warm or damp washcloth to the sore area