Pain in the front of the upper arm
introduction
To explain where the pain in the upper arm comes from, one has to look at the structures that are in the upper arm.
Of the Humerus is involved in two joints: the Shoulder joint and the Elbow joint. The associated muscles serve to convey movements of the arm in these joints. In addition, numerous run in the upper arm vessel- and Nerve tractsthat the poor and the hand innervate and supply.
The arm is often exposed to a lot of stress, be it in everyday life or during sports. Incorrect or excessive loads cause pain, for example when carrying or lifting. In addition to muscle pain, you can also Joints, annoy, Vessels and the bone Cause pain.
Cause of pain shoulder joint
The complicated structure of the shoulder and the constant strain can lead to shoulder pain, depending on the type of disease in the front upper arm towards the Biceps Cause pain. The cause of such pain is often one Lesions in the connective tissue structureswhich should stabilize the biceps tendon in its course. In the case of a lesion, this results not only in instability but also in disease and inflammation the anterior shoulder capsule and the long biceps tendon (Tendovaginitis). In addition, joint wear (arthrosis) of the large shoulder joint can also cause pain in the front upper arm. Pain in the upper arm can also be triggered by other joint diseases: if you dislocate the shoulder (dislocation), Inflammation of the joint (arthritis), rheumatism in the joint (Rheumatoid arthritis).
Should pain in the shoulder persist for a long time, it should definitely be clarified by a doctor in order to prevent further damage to the nerves.
The spine causes pain
The shoulder is closely associated with the Spine.
Numerous nerves run in the spine and in their course give off branches for innervation of the body. A specific area (so-called Dermatome) assigned. If the nerve is damaged or pinched, pain or sensitivity disorders occur in the corresponding dermatome, which means that, for example, touch can no longer be felt as well. The dermatomes of nerves C6 and Th1 are associated with the anterior upper arm. If these symptoms occur, a doctor must be consulted, since the nerves are permanently damaged after being trapped for a long time and can lose their function.
Muscles cause pain
Muscles can cause pain for a number of reasons. The main part of the muscular structure of the front upper arm is the Biceps brachialis muscle involved. Since the biceps are very stressed in weight training and in other sports, the pain from Muscle tension or Muscle injuries be evoked. In the case of unusually heavy loads, after a certain time (hours until the next day) it can become the familiar aching come. The resulting pain subsides after a few days.
The upper arm pain is caused by an injury, such as a strain or one Torn hamstringcaused. In contrast to sore muscles, the pain occurs immediately and persists longer. The affected area can be related to muscle injuries swollen be or it can be a bruise form.
Helps with an acute injury Cool and one should spare the injured muscle until the injury has healed. Muscle pain in the front upper arm can also occur as a result of excessive strain caused by monotonous movements (repetitive strain injury).
Bone cause of pain
The bone is rarely the cause of the pain in the front upper arm.
On the one hand, painful changes can be caused by broken bones, on the other hand, by bone loss
Painful changes can go through on the one hand Broken bones caused, on the other hand, by Bone loss (osteoporosis).
Vascular cause of pain
That pain in the upper arm and also only in the front upper arm Vessels is extremely rare and is caused by circulatory disorders or blood clots (Thrombi) caused. As a result of both diseases, insufficient blood and oxygen can no longer reach the target areas. If this condition does not go away quickly, pain occurs.
Pain cause constriction
Bottleneck syndromes occur with certain movements when muscles / tendons, annoy or Vessels be narrowed. These constrictions occur when the movements are determined Entry points e.g. constrict in the shoulder joint, for example because a bone spur is pressing on the structures. With pronounced forms of these bottleneck syndromes, a Surgery for relief become necessary.
Pain cause skin
Skin diseasespain, not just on the front upper arm but in general. Most of the time it also occurs itching on. These skin diseases can for example from a contact allergy of the skin or an infection with the Varicella zoster virus (Shingles) to be triggered.
therapy
Therapy for pain in the upper arm depends on the cause of the pain. Especially with muscle pain caused by sore muscles, you can use simple means such as massage or warmth provide relief yourself. First of all, painkillers that can be used locally as an ointment or taken as tablets also help in many cases.
In any case, it is important to see a doctor if the pain does not go away on its own after a few days or if it is particularly severe and particularly restricts everyday life.
