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10 Possible Causes of Arm Pain

By: Emily Lockhart on Thursday, June 27th

Sources of arm pain are numerous, affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones of the arm, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers.

If you’re experiencing a strange pain, tenderness, or numbness in your arm, and you don’t know why, consider the following 10 common causes of arm pain…

1. Broken Arm

A common question posed to a person suffering arm pain might be, “Is it broken?” A break typically occurs in one of 3 bones—the ulna, radius, or humerus. If you suspect your arm is broken, setting and treating (i.e., which could consist of a sling, pins, screws, or surgery) the broken bone quickly is vital for proper healing and future use.

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