Many patients will experience pain and/or numbness in the arm. In many cases, the discomfort will be associated with neck pain and it might move from the cervical spine into the arms. However, individuals may have pain isolated to the arm only. In either case, arm pain causes serious discomfort and inconvenience to everyday life. At progressive Pain & Rehabilitation we will work with you to discover the cause of your discomfort and treat the cause, not just the symptom.
Arm Pain
Pain Radiating Into the Arms
Symtoms
In the majority of cases, an irritated or pinched nerve traveling from the spine into the arm causes the discomfort or pain.
If the patient has a bad disc, stenosis, or significant arthritis with bone spurs, the nerves that travel into the arm may become inflamed resulting in severe pain, numbness, or even weakness. An MRI, CT, or EMG may be necessary to determine the exact source of pain. Nerve testing (NCS/EMG) is generally recommended to determine if there is nerve compression in the arms (such as the elbow or at the wrist with carpal tunnel syndrome). Nonsurgical treatment options include, but are not limited to, trigger point injections, epidural steroid, selective nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulators, and physical therapy.
We, at Dr. Nash Progressive Pain and Rehabilitation offer different innovative treatments to alleviate and eliminate pain. Schedule an appointment and get the best pain management in The Woodlands, TX.