Why Does My Arm Hurt When I Extend It with My Palm Up?
Pain when extending the arm with the back of the hand upwards may be caused by factors such as chronic strain, cervical spondylosis, and frozen shoulder, and relief from pain can be achieved through physical therapy, medication, or surgical treatment.
Chronic Strain: Engaging in heavy physical labor or arm-lifting exercises for a long time can lead to chronic strain of local muscles, causing pain and discomfort, especially during activity. Appropriate rest and reduction of physical activity are needed, combined with massage, hot compresses, and other methods to accelerate blood circulation.
Cervical Spondylosis: For patients with nerve root-type cervical spondylosis, nerve compression can lead to pain and numbness in the dominant area. Patients can relieve pressure through massage, traction, and other methods, and take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules and Paracetamol Tablets.
Frozen Shoulder: Overactivity, poor posture, and other factors can lead to chronic injuries, inflammatory reactions, joint capsule adhesion or stenosis of the muscles and tendons around the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and numbness in the upper limbs. Early-stage patients can appropriately perform functional exercises and take Celecoxib Capsules and Loxoprofen Sodium Tablets as recommended by the doctor to relieve inflammation and pain. In severe cases, the adhered areas of frozen shoulder need to be relieved through surgery. It may also be caused by thoracic outlet syndrome and subacromial impingement syndrome.
If symptoms persist for a short time, seek medical attention promptly. During the illness, try to rest as much as possible and avoid strenuous activities to prevent exacerbating local discomfort.
