There are instances where arm pain may be coming from the neck. Its true, even if a person does not have neck pain, it is possible for arm pain to be coming from the neck. That sharp, shooting, numbness, or tingling could be coming from the neck. How can I know where...
Arm Pain
What Causes Shooting Arm Pain
What is the cause of shooting arm pain? This is often the 1st question asked by someone suffering. To better answer this question, a few more details are necessary. That is because the pain could be coming from either the neck or shoulder. To begin with, does the...
How to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries of the Elbow
Repetitive strain injuries in the elbow can be quite bothersome for daily activities. Whether it is the inside or outside of the elbow we are talking about, no one wants to deal with an injury. Often the inner elbow issue is called Golfer’s elbow while the outer side...
Arm Fractures- Getting Back To What You Want To Do
Arm Fractures are a common injury that occurs with falls, especially in aging individuals or those whose bones may not be as strong. Some of the most common fractures include the hand (scaphoid), wrist (radius), and upper arm (proximal humerus). The important thing is...
Why Do You Treat Your Car Better Than Your Body?
For nearly a decade now I have pondered the following question. Why do people take better care of their car than themselves? Your car gets treated to oil changes, tire rotations, routine maintenance all on a schedule. Yet a majority of people DO NOT care for their...
Golfer’s Elbow. Just like Tennis Elbow, only Different
Golfer’s Elbow is very similar to Tennis Elbow except for the location. With Golfer’s Elbow, the person will report pain on the inside vs outside of the elbow. The main cause of Golfer’s Elbow is often chronic strain of forearm muscles, in this case...
Exercise- Good or Bad for Pain?
I have been doing some reading lately after having discussions with people about whether exercise is helpful or harmful for those in pain. Do a search on Exercise and Pain and you will get back over 183 million hits. Clearly everyone has an opinion and has put...
Do I have a “Pinched” Nerve?
The 1st question to be answered is do you really have a pinched nerve?? Often people believe they have a pinched nerve just because they have neck pain. Maybe because they have pain somewhere in an arm in addition to the neck. Possibly some doctor threw this term...
