Simple Stretches to avoid arm pain

Everything we do works our hands and arms. Keep them healthy and strong by doing some simple stretches every day:

1. 1. Arm straight out in front of you, palm up, pull fingers down so palm gradually faces away from you.

1. 2. Arm straight out in front of you, palm down, pull fingers up so that palm gradually faces away from you.

1. 3. Arm straight out in front of you, palm down, let fingers drop so that palm gradually faces you.

There are many common causes of arm pain, such as:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tennis Elbow
• Golfer’s Elbow
• Frozen shoulder
• Pinched nerve
• Tired muscles
  

Any activity requiring a repetitive motion will overwork a muscle. A tired muscle will encourage you to compensate and may swell from muscle break-down. High risk jobs:

• cashier
• construction
• dry walling
• typing
• cleaning

If the pain doesn’t go away and if it’s painful to do your normal activities, see your doctor. In depth testing and diagnosis is urgent to identify the true cause in order to treat the source effectively. Then the treatment can be focused on the cause rather than the symptom.

Meanwhile the following home remedies may minimize and possibly heal arm pain.

1. Rest
2. Stretch
3. Apply alternating warm and cold over the forearm muscles, (those muscles just below the elbow).
4. Massage therapy
5. Acupuncture

Good health reflects a balanced lifestyle including exercise plus stretches, proper nutrition, rest and fun. Respect and honor your body for a long and happy life.