CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : How do you sleep with forearm pain after a trip/fa

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:03:09 +0000

Author: Kyrillos
Subject: How do you sleep with forearm pain after a trip/fa
Posted: Sep 28 2022 at 1:03pm

Shoulder and neck pain is usually the result of strains and sprains from overexertion or bad posture. Sometimes this pain will go away on its own. Stretching and strengthening exercises can also treat the pain. Sometimes neck and shoulder pain is due to a fracture in the bones of your shoulder.

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : How do you sleep with forearm pain after a trip/fa

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:24:42 +0000

Author: Kevinz
Subject: How do you sleep with forearm pain after a trip/fa
Posted: Aug 01 2022 at 11:24am

Hi,
First time poster. I'm 44 and just under two weeks ago I had a serious trip and fall at work. I braced myself with my arms but it was on pavement and I came away with a big bruise on my elbow and some scrapes bruises. They are healing now so it is good progress.

However I am still very stiff and sore in my forearms when I wake up in the morning. It's disappointing as I'm loose and closer to normal in the afternoon.

What's a good sleeping position to ease the stiffness come morning?

(Fyi it was a company photoshoot I volunteered to take and had to do the timer and run thing and fell flat on the run)

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : Undiagnosed Arm Pain

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:08:30 +0000

Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Undiagnosed Arm Pain
Posted: Dec 16 2015 at 10:08am

Hi - for your L elbow I would do some manual therapy/massage to the muscles around the elbow to assist with increasing tissue pliability and joint mobility. I would also have my patients hold a weight lying in bed with arm straight out to the side and elbow off of bed to stretch the elbow into extension. They can hold for 2-3 minutes for 2-3 x's.

As far as the R elbow goes it sounds like you might be experiencing either medial (inside) or lateral (outside) epicondylitis. Is the pain located on the inside or outside of the elbow?

Edited by Ask a PT - Dec 16 2015 at 10:13am

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : Undiagnosed Arm Pain

Sat, 12 Dec 2015 12:10:09 +0000

Author: D Binny
Subject: Undiagnosed Arm Pain
Posted: Dec 12 2015 at 12:10pm

Hello all,
First, thank you all very much for taking the time to read the post. I thank you in advance for all responses.

One month ago I was hit by a car from behind while riding my bike. It was a hit and run and unfortunately, I suffered a concussion and do not remember exactly how I fell. Immediately I knew there was damage to my arms, but because I am uninsured I waited two days to see if the symptoms would get better on there own. Upon realizing that medical care was necessary, I went to the closet non-emergency room immediate care clinic. After reviewing the X-Rays for both arms they told me that my left arm suffered a complete level 1 Radial fracture, but they told me that my right arm was fine.

( After the discussion concerning my diagnosis I was unbeknownst to me brought a different patient's prescription and discharge papers. On my way out the door the doctor asks me where I was going, so I explained that the nurse discharged me and with a look of fear he explained that there had been a mix up and that she had mistakenly discharged the wrong person. Long story short, I question the professionalism of the clinic that I went to ).

Now one month later I still have significant pain and weakness in my right arm, centered in my right forearm and elbow. The pain is not persistent, but simple things such as turning a doorknob clockwise or pushing in a thumb door latch are very painful. Upon clockwise rotation I have sharp pain in the muscles of my forearm just below the elbow. No point in particular seems sorer then any other when probe my right arm with my left, but even typing this now there are some pains shooting up the top of my forearm near my right elbow. There is almost a burning sensation that occur in my upper forearm sometimes on rotation as well. If I lie on the ground flat on my back with both arms extended, palms up by my side, and try to rotate my right palm clock wise so that my thumb approaches the floor I get a sharp pain just below the elbow on my forearm which at this point is now pointing towards the ceiling with my palms turned up. These symptoms do not appear to be getting better.

As for my left elbow, the swelling and bruising has diminished completely and the pain has diminished somewhat, but I feel a looming stiffness in my elbow developing upon extension. I can only extend to about 85%.

I was given no physical therapy recommendations nor any information as far as far as what I should expect during the recovery process. I am writing today in the hopes that some of you fine people can point me in the right directions of what steps I should take as far as physical therapy goes. Are there any resources for exercises that I can do to at home to help reduce the stiffness and improves flexibility in my left elbow? As far as the pain in my right elbow goes, are there any simple range of motion tests that I can do to try to pin point what the issue is? I ask the same question about what exercises I can do to help work out the pain.

As I mentioned earlier, if I could afford it I would be seeking professional help, but because I am uninsured and broke ( the accident also put me out of work for the last month ) I am here seeking your advice.

Thank you all again for your replies - I wholeheartedly appreciate them.
All the best,

Edited by Admin - Dec 16 2015 at 10:11am

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : Tricep pain - can't lift arm

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:48:18 +0000

Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Tricep pain - can't lift arm
Posted: Sep 10 2014 at 2:48pm

Our user asked: "Yesterday I was at Crossfit we were doing a workout consisting of deadlifts and overhead squats in a 21-15-9 rep schedule. My right wrist was sore from accidentally falling on it this weekend so I decided to just overhead squat a 35lb bar and then do 145 for the deadlifts. All of the sudden in my last set of overhead squats I felt a numbness in my left arm from the shoulder to the hand. It went away as soon as I finished with the squats and moved to my final deadlifts so I didn't think much of it. Fast forward to last night and this morning. I now can't raise my arm above my head without a severe sharp pain all down my tricep/bicep."

Ask a PT Response: "I'd give your shoulder/arm a rest for awhile. Some ice and an anti-inflammatory med per manufacturer/MD recommendation. Hopefully you just strained your triceps. Is there any bruising? Had you tore anything, it would have been very dififcult for you to have completed your workout and you would have been in a lot of pain which wouldn't have diminished."

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : Ulnar nerve compression

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:26:50 +0000

Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Ulnar nerve compression
Posted: May 22 2013 at 9:26pm

Our user asked: "I have mild ulnar nerve compression at the elbow and wrist since March 2013. Have been seeing PT, and most recently had a "negative" test at the wrist, showing improvement. I had a new PT yesterday who was more "rough" than my usual therapist. Very symptomatic today. Did he set me way back? Could he have reinjured the nerve?"

Ask a PT Response: "Did the new PT do the exact same things as your other PT? Depending on what the PT did with you, you might be experiencing some increase irritation. How are you doing now? Are you better?"

Edited by Ask a PT - Jun 10 2013 at 9:59am

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : biceps muscle pain/strain

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:57:26 +0000

Author: Ask a PT
Subject: biceps muscle pain/strain
Posted: Feb 20 2013 at 8:57am

Our user asekd: "For months I've had soreness and swelling in my left biceps. thought I had strained it in the gym. I took months off from lifting, it started feeling better. but upon returning to the gym restrained it and I'm back where I started. what do I need to do to finally heal from this?"

Ask a PT Response: "How heavy of weights are you utilizing and what is your reps, sets and frequency? Doing too much too soon and resuklt in a strain of the muscle. If you have been experiencing this for months now. It might also be a good idea to have it looked at to make sure you have not torn your biceps."

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : possible finger sprain

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:22:28 +0000

Author: Ask a PT
Subject: possible finger sprain
Posted: Jan 18 2013 at 10:22am

Yes you could have sprained or strained something. Have you been able to recreate the pain again? If not, it might just have been a freak thing and a tendon or joitn might not have tracked properly. If you continue to experience pain, it is probably a good idel to see an ortho.

Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : Arm strain

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:10:44 +0000

Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Arm strain
Posted: Jan 18 2013 at 10:10am

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Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injuries/Conditions : possible finger sprain

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:31:14 +0000

Author: Butterfly2011
Subject: possible finger sprain
Posted: Jan 17 2013 at 8:31pm

I recently posted a question about my arm/elbow area. I straighten my arm almost out all the way, with some little aching or catching. I think its something to do with the FCU, not sure though. Its my elbow/forearm area. Today my middle finger ached for a few seconds, it hurt and uncomfortable, it felt like it was sprung or had been sprained. It didn't last but a few minutes. Is that issue separate from my elbow/forearm? I may have to see an orthopedic if it doesn't get any better. I just want to know what would cause my middle finger on the same arm, to feel throb a few seconds and then go away. Any ideas? I tried opening a car trunk, I pushed the button and left up, or something and did something to my wrist (thumbside). Thats the only thing I can think of that could cause the finger issue, possibly. Thanks!