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What causes back pain and sore arms?

Oct 17, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Shuai
Introduction
In general, back pain and arm soreness may be caused by factors such as muscle strain, trauma, periarthritis of the shoulder, myofasciitis, or cervical spondylosis. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, these symptoms could also be due to thoracic outlet syndrome. If patients experience discomfort, they should seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Generally, back pain and soreness in the arms may be caused by factors such as muscle strain, trauma, shoulder periarthritis (frozen shoulder), myofascial inflammation, or cervical spondylosis. Patients are advised to follow medical guidance for symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Muscle Strain

If a patient has long-term engagement in heavy physical labor, muscles may become excessively tense, leading over time to muscle strain and resulting in symptoms such as back pain and arm soreness. Symptoms can be improved with warm towel compresses or massage. Additionally, patients should ensure adequate rest and avoid overexertion in daily life.

2. Trauma

If the back suffers external impact, it may lead to local soft tissue injury, causing the aforementioned symptoms. Immediate application of an ice pack can help reduce swelling and discomfort. After 24 hours, warm towel compresses may be used to promote recovery.

3. Shoulder Periarthritis (Frozen Shoulder)

This condition may result from prolonged overuse or poor posture. It causes shoulder pain that may radiate to the arms and back, leading to back pain and arm soreness, with pain often becoming more pronounced at night. Under medical supervision, patients may use medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, or nimesulide dispersible tablets to effectively relieve pain.

4. Myofascial Inflammation

Myofascial inflammation is usually triggered by exposure to cold or excessive fatigue. Symptoms include pain in the back and inner side of the shoulder blade, which may radiate to the same-side shoulder and upper limbs, causing the symptoms described above. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as loxoprofen sodium tablets, celecoxib capsules, or diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets for treatment.

5. Cervical Spondylosis

In patients with cervical spondylosis, failure to receive timely and effective treatment may result in compression of local nerves, thereby causing the aforementioned symptoms. Treatment may include medications such as eperisone hydrochloride tablets, compound chlorzoxazone tablets, or naproxen sodium tablets, taken as directed by a physician.

If patients experience any discomfort, they are advised to seek prompt medical attention at a hospital to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.

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