Arm pain refers to pain in the arm anywhere from the shoulder joint to the fingers. The arm consists of three parts. The area between the shoulder and the elbow is the upper arm. The area between the elbow and wrist is the forearm. The third part is the hand and fingers. The pain can have various causes. The pain may be related to problems in the bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, or ligaments of the arms. The first cause may be a joint problem, such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and results in pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints) or osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease due to wear and tear of the articular cartilage). Other causes may include rotator cuff injury, shoulder impingement syndrome, or brachial plexus injury.
Rotator cuff injury is a shoulder condition that results from injury to the rotator cuff (i.e., a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint) due to overuse, injury, or wear and tear that occurs over time. Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain caused by the rubbing of the rotator cuff against the top of the shoulders, resulting in irritation of muscles and tendons. Brachial plexus injury refers to injury/inflammation of a network of nerves originating in the neck area that transmit signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand. Another reason could be tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Tennis elbow refers to lateral epicondylitis due to overuse of the tendons and muscles of the elbow on the outside. Golfer’s elbow refers to medial epicondylitis that occurs due to overuse of the tendons and muscles of the elbow, causing pain on the inside of the elbow. Other causes of arm pain include cervical disc herniation, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and ulnar nerve compression. Cervical disc herniation refers to the pushing out of the gel-like center of the intervertebral disc through the tough area of the disc in the neck area, resulting in neck or arm pain and numbness or tingling sensation. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition of the hands resulting from a compressed or irritated median nerve. Ulnar nerve entrapment is the result of compression of the ulnar nerve in the arm. It can be caused by other reasons such as tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons that connect muscles to bones), sprains (overstretching or tearing of ligaments that connect one bone to another), De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (a condition that damages the tendons). on the thumb side of the thumb). wrist) and fracture. In addition, arm pain can indicate serious causes, such as a heart attack, that require urgent medical attention. Depending on the cause behind arm pain, other symptoms may occur. These include stiffness, numbness, tingling, swelling, decreased range of motion, and weakness in the arm. In some cases, chest pain and breathing difficulties may be accompanied by pain in the arms; Such cases may indicate serious problems such as heart attack that require immediate medical attention.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be of great help in treating cases of arm pain. Homeopathic medicines provide great relief in these cases by treating the underlying cause and overcoming this complaint naturally without side effects. Once the cause is treated, relief occurs. In addition to the pain, any accompanying symptoms such as stiffness, numbness, tingling and swelling can also be well controlled with these medications. The most suitable medicine is selected after considering the characteristic symptoms in each individual case. So, it is advisable to have your case assessed by a homeopathic doctor for the appropriate prescription, which varies from case to case. Under no circumstances should self-medication be practiced. In case of difficulty in breathing or chest pain along with pain in the arms mainly on the left side, it is recommended to seek immediate help from the conventional mode of treatment as this may be an indication of a heart problem and homeopathy cannot be used in such serious cases. to help.
Homeopathic medicines for arm pain
1. Rhus Tox – Top recommended drug
Rhus Tox is a prominently indicated drug for the treatment of arm pain. Rhus Tox is very effective in relieving pain caused by muscle disorders, inflamed tendons, inflamed joints and sprains. In cases where this medicine is needed, the pain in the arms gets worse when you lie still. The pain may start from the shoulders and radiate downwards. Usually the pain is of the drawing or stitching type. Pressure is felt on the shoulders. A tearing pain is felt in the shoulders, which worsens at rest and improves with movement. It is also indicated for elbow pain. Pain in the elbow is pulling or tearing and extends to the wrist, worsening at rest. The forearm feels stiff. It is also indicated for pain, swelling and stiffness in the wrist.
2. Bryonia – For pain in the shoulder, upper arm and elbow
Bryonia is suitable for treating pain in the shoulder, upper arm and elbow. It is indicated for tear and suture pain in the shoulder and upper arm. It is accompanied by tightness and swelling in these parts. It is useful for suturing pain in the elbow joint, usually on the right side. Swelling of the elbow joint is associated with it. The swelling may extend to the upper arm and forearm. Tearing pain may also be felt on the inside of the forearm.
3. Sanguinaria can – For pain in the right shoulder and right arm
It is a very effective medicine for controlling pain in shoulder and right arm. In cases where this is necessary, lifting the arm makes the pain worse. It also increases at night and while turning in bed. There is a cold feeling in the right arm. Swelling from shoulder to elbow may also be present on the right arm.
4. Ferrum with – For pain in the left shoulder and left arm
Ferrum Met may be considered for pain in the left shoulder and arm. Pain in the arm worsens with the slightest movement of the fingers. It is difficult to raise the arm. The pain increases at night. It disrupts sleep. The nature of the pain is usually tearing or stabbing. The arm may feel heavy with the above complaints. Swelling and stiffness may occur in the arm.
5. Ruta – For elbow pain
Ruta is a very useful drug for treating elbow pain, especially due to inflamed tendons. It is very suitable for tennis elbow cases. In cases where this is necessary, there is overload of the tendons, resulting in inflammation. There is pain and stiffness in the elbow, which is also painful to touch.
6. Eupatorium Perfoliatum – For arm pain and pain on touch
This medicine is highly recommended for controlling arm pain and soreness. The arms feel like they are being punched. The pain is most pronounced above and below the elbow. Both wrists are also sore and sore. Wrists feel as if they are broken and dislocated.
7. Belladonna – For arm pain with weakness
Belladonna is a very valuable medicine for treating cases of arm pain and weakness. The pain can be drawing or tearing. Pain may also be felt in the humerus of the upper arm. The arm may feel heavy. Pain in the left elbow joint may also be prominent. The type of elbow pain can be of the cutting or sharp shooting type.
8. Pulsatilla – For pain and numbness in the arm
This medicine is a great help for pain and numbness in the arm. People who need this have pain everywhere from shoulder to wrist. This is accompanied by numbness in the arms during use or in a raised position. Heaviness is also felt in the arm. There is a feeling as if the arm is broken and the pain worsens with movement. They may have pain in the bend of the elbows due to tendon involvement. In addition, it is useful to relieve wrist pain along with redness and swelling, which gets worse in the afternoon.