What could cause a tight burning pain in my upper right arm that extends down to my fingers?

Answer 1

First of all: I'm not a doctor, but was suffering from continuous pains in shoulder, fixed it all myself by reading literature and consulting with real doctors. Be warned.

Possible causes that I think of are: a trauma, a strained muscle, a posture deficiency, and a myofascial trigger point. Or all four together. You probably should visit an orthopaedist first, to check out if you have any posture deficiency, no matter whether it is caused by trauma or not. If you do, then you'll probably be prescribed some corrective treatment, a series of exercises and stretches. It is usually because of posture deficiencies (a short leg, scoliosis, kyphosis etc) one group of muscles is overloaded, and another is overstrained. The latter causes continuous pain. If that is your case, then first identifying, and then stretching the group that is overloaded, and also exercising the weak, overstrained muscles should help immediately within 1-3 days. However, don't do that without consulting a doctor first.

Further reading:

http://exrx.net/

"The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" by C.Davies Good answer by the first person, I would only add that referred pain can be the result of neurological or vascular injury as well, and should be evaluated by a doctor before undertaking any self-help regimen, as these can result in permanent injury. Some of the things done to relieve muscle strain can aggravate these conditions, so you should have a more definitive diagnosis before undertaking them.

Answer 2

Pain in the upper arm muscle can be a localized strain / sprain, or from a shoulder injury. Both can radiate down to the hand.

Tendonitis of the elbow can also cause pain nearest to the elbow and down to the hand.

See your doctor. In the meantime, apply ice 3 to 4 times a day and try to rest that arm.

Answer 3

Hi there

I suggest going to the doctors to get it checked out because their could be multiple things wrong. you could of pulled a muscle or bruised it. If the pain doesn't go away defiantly get it checked out.

Thanks

George

Answer 4

Entrapment of the radial nerve. See an orthopedist.

Answer 5

pulled muscle or a pinched nerve would cause that