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Topic: pain on the back of arm

Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: pain on the back of arm
Date Posted: Jan 25 2010 at 12:03pm

Our user asked: "my husband has been complaining of pain at the back of his arms since last 4 years its been on and off but this month its been everyday.The part is in the middle at the back of his left arm i think its in the triceps muscle.What am i going to do with him?thanks a lot"

Ask a PT Response: "That is a pretty broad question. Maybe you can give me a little more background on your husband. For example, was there an injury that resulted in this pain, what is his occupation, symptomology (ie. sharp, achy, burning, etc), incident which could have exacerbated condition, past medical history, etc. It it has gotten worst, it may be a good idea to see a MD or PT to get a better idea of what may be going on."

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Posted By: teresa
Date Posted: Jan 25 2010 at 2:50pm

First case happened long time ago when falls on the stairs and used his hands as his protection when he hit the floor...he felt pain then for many months i dont know what its like cause i ddnt met him yet that time and the 2nd case last 3 weeks when he carried my son and they suddenly fell down on the grass and use his arms again against the ground...he said the pain is in the middle of his triceps and now spreading on his back,its been on and off!i told him to visit to the DR and do some xray or whatever,but he is HARD headed what can i say?he just asked me to do some massage but i dont know what else to do!im very sorry im just learning english.Pls i nid ur suggestions regarding this matter.Thank and godbless!< id="gwProxy" ="">< ="jsCall;" id="jsProxy" ="">

Posted By: Ask a PT
Date Posted: Jan 29 2010 at 5:22pm

Hello Teresa - could be a number of reasons he is experiencing pain in that region as a result of a fall. A nerve could be pinched, fracture, tendon injury, muscle injury, etc.

Just curious if your massage is helping his condition? Nevertheless, if his condition isn't improving it may be a good idea for him to seek medical attention, especailly since you mentioned the pain is now spreading to his back.