Brachialgia (Arm Pain)

What is Brachialgia?

Brachialgia is characterized by pain radiating from the neck into the arm, often due to nerve irritation or compression, such as from a herniated disc or degenerative changes in the cervical spine. This condition can limit arm movement and affect daily activities. Mr. Irfan Malik provide specialized care to manage and alleviate brachialgia effectively.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of brachialgia include:

• Radiating pain: Pain travels from the neck to the shoulder, arm, and sometimes the hand or fingers.
• Numbness or tingling: Sensations may occur in the arm or hand, typically along the affected nerve pathway.
• Weakness: Difficulty gripping objects or using the arm.
• Neck pain: Accompanying pain or stiffness in the neck

When to See a Consultant

Seek medical attention if you experience:

• Severe or worsening pain: Persistent pain despite rest or conservative treatment.
• Numbness or weakness: Difficulty in arm function or loss of sensation.
• Pain following an injury: If the pain follows trauma to the neck or shoulder.
• Symptoms affecting quality of life: If the pain limits your ability to perform daily activities

Causes of Brachialgia

• Herniated cervical disc: A slipped disc in the neck compresses the nerve root.
• Spinal stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck compresses the nerves.
• Degenerative disc disease: Wear and tear on cervical discs cause nerve compression.
• Injuries: Trauma to the cervical spine may lead to nerve irritation.
• Spine Tumors: Rarely, growths in the cervical spine may compress nerves.