Arm Pain

The discomfort associated with arm pain is not always related to an arm injury. Spinal disorders or injuries in the upper back can create this pain.

The brachial plexus, the group of nerves located in the neck and shoulder, carry signals between one's spinal cord and arms. If these nerves are pinched, compressed, or otherwise damaged, painful sensations can arise. Peachtree Spine's neck and back specialists can diagnose and treat arm pain associated with a back or neck disorder or a potential injury. Through careful examination and a unique treatment plan, our team of physiatrists will help you return to a pain-free lifestyle without invasive procedures.

Tingles in Hands: Possible Sign of Spine-Related Disorders

If you are experiencing arm pain or a tingling sensation radiating from your neck down your arm, do not discount the pain as an isolated occurrence. Although arm pain may not seem like a severe issue at first, it should be evaluated by a professional to ensure that there is not an underlying condition requiring medical attention. This warning sign may be related to serious back and neck disorders such as spinal stenosis or herniated discs, and can be treated effectively through advanced non-surgical procedures. From writing to picking up heavy objects to merely walking up stairs, arm pain can inhibit your ability to live your everyday life to the fullest, so it is important to seek medical advice as soon as you notice this symptom. If you have tried physical therapy or visited a chiropractor in hopes of healing your chronic arm pain and have not experienced relief, a board certified physiatrist may be able to identify and perform back surgery alternatives to restore full physical function to any affected parts of your body. Our physiatrists may be able to diagnose the cause of your arm pain and/or tingling right away, or they may wish to run a scan or series of scans to detect the specific source of your pain. After assessing the extent of your injury or disorder, you can trust one of our doctors to suggest the most appropriate option from our array of back pain treatments to manage or eradicate your arm pain.

Numbness of Arm Associated With Neck Pain

If arm pain is a constant source of distress and unhappiness in your life, you should solicit help from a physiatrist to address the root of your pain, as radiating pain, numbness, or tingling felt in the arms may be related to disc herniations or arthritis in the neck. In some cases, physical therapy may be sufficient to correct the arm pain problems, but many cases may require an epidural steroid injection to lead to recovery. He or she can develop a personalized treatment plan for you based on a unique combination of anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, physical therapy, and/or epidural steroid injections.

An MRI may be helpful in detecting whether or not a back or neck problem can be treated by a medical procedure, and most of the time our physiatrists will answer patients who come to them with the question, "Do I need back surgery?" with a resounding "No!" Back surgery should be seen as a last resort, as the technological innovation in the medical field has brought to light a multitude of non-surgical back and neck treatments to eliminate the cause of your debilitating arm pain. Our physiatrists are trained to perform epidural injections to the spine, as well as alternate, non-surgical procedures like facet injections, trigger point injections, and stellate ganglion blocks to heal back and neck pain, getting rid of symptoms like arm pain without the unnecessary expense and recovery time associated with painful back surgery.