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Arm pain is common and usually caused by an injury or fall. It can often be managed with rest and over-the-counter painkillers.
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Common causes of arm pain
The most common causes of arm pain are: a simple sprain tennis elbow or golfer's elbow bursitis a squashed or trapped nerve angina repetitive strain injury (RSI) These
Introduction
Read about the common causes of arm pain, including sprains, tennis or golfer's elbow and bursitis, plus simple self care techniques, such as ice packs and painkillers.
Less common causes of arm pain
Less commonly, arm pain may be caused by one of the following conditions or injuries: de Quervain's tenosynovitis inflammation of the tendons on the inside of the wrist (read about tendonitis and
When toget immediatemedical help
See your GP immediately if: your arm pain is brought on by exercise and relieved with rest; it may be a sign of angina (restrictedblood supply to the heart) you think you may have a broken arm (bu
