Elbow or arm pain
Less common causes of arm pain
Less commonly, arm pain may be caused by one of the following conditions or injuries:
- de Quervain's tenosynovitis inflammation of the tendons on the inside of the wrist (read about tendonitis and tenosynovitis )
- cervical rib where you have an extra rib above your normal top rib, which may cause pain, tingling or numbness in the arm
- inflammation of the nerves in the arm( known as 'brachial and ulnar neuritis') this may occur after shingles
- damage to the nerves connecting the spine and the arm (a 'brachial plexus injury') this can be caused by over-stretching the arm or shoulder and most often occurs during contact sports or a motor vehicle accident
- arthritis of the elbow which can cause the elbow joint to become inflamed (swollen, warm and painful) and feel stiff
- a broken arm ,usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched arm
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Read about the common causes of arm pain, including sprains, tennis or golfer's elbow and bursitis, plus simple self care techniques, such as ice packs and painkillers.
When toget immediatemedical help
See your GP immediately if: your arm pain is brought on by exercise and relieved with rest; it may be a sign of angina (restrictedblood supply to the heart) you think you may have a broken arm (bu
Common causes of arm pain
The most common causes of arm pain are: a simple sprain tennis elbow or golfer's elbow bursitis a squashed or trapped nerve angina repetitive strain injury (RSI) These
Less common causes of arm pain
Less commonly, arm pain may be caused by one of the following conditions or injuries: de Quervain's tenosynovitis inflammation of the tendons on the inside of the wrist (read about tendonitis and
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