Arm Yourself with Arm Pain Information

The arm is made up of three bones (the humerus, radius, and ulna) plus many muscles, ligaments, and tendons that work together to help the arms go through an amazing range of motion every day. Any of these bones, muscles, and ligaments can get hurt.

Some causes of arm pain include:

 

• Broken bones in the arm or wrist
• Tendinitis: An inflammation of one of the tendons in the arm, causing pain and tenderness and sometimes mild swelling
• Bursitis: An inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that provide cushioning near a joint. The pain of bursitis is usually accompanied by stiffness, and the pain gets worse when you move the sore joint
• Sprains and strains: A sprain is an overstrech or tear of a ligament, while a strain is an overstretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. Either of these injuries can occur in the arms or wrists.

Even if your arm pain is minor, a specialist can evaluate the cause and speed your recovery. Use our free clinician finder to locate a clinician in your area.