Unexplained arm pain can range from a deep, heavy muscle ache to sharp, electric jolts shooting down to the fingertips. While localized injuries to the elbow or wrist do happen, a massive percentage of ongoing arm pain actually tracks directly back to the nerve roots exiting your cervical spine (neck).
Common Symptoms of Referred Arm Pain
- Shooting pain that travels rapidly down the shoulder, arm, or hand
- Localized muscle weakness, making it difficult to lift objects or turn doorknobs
- Pain that intensifies when you tilt your head backward or to one side
- A dull, continuous ache that cannot be relieved by resting the arm itself
Treating the Cervical and Extremity Links
The nerves that control every movement and sensation in your arm emerge from the neck. If a cervical vertebra is misaligned or a disc is bulging, it can pinch these nerve roots, shooting pain down your arm. We evaluate both your neck and arm joints to locate the source of compression and restore pain-free use of your arm.