What causes forearm muscle pain?
Disease description:
I don't know why, but this morning when I woke up, my forearm muscles were so painful that I couldn't lift my arm. I'd like to ask, what could be causing pain in the forearm muscles?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
The symptoms are generally caused by overuse or strain, often resulting from excessive physical activity or lifting heavy objects. Patients should pay attention to resting adequately and may use warm compresses, physical therapy, and massage to reduce muscle fatigue and injury. If pain is significant, oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be taken for symptomatic relief. A definitive diagnosis can be made through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In daily life, patients should avoid maintaining prolonged neck postures and should adjust their position every half hour, which can help alleviate symptoms.
