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What Causes Arm Pain After Lifting Heavy Objects?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
Question: I lifted a heavy bag a few weeks ago and ever siince have felt pain in my arm particularly when i grip or twist my arm.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sounds like tennis elbow

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve issue.
I feel there is a strong possibility that you have something called as a tennis elbow. this comes after lifting something heavy and causes pain on rotational arm movements.
the best treatment is to give the elbow rest by not doing the rotational movement and by not lifting heavy things.
I suggest doing a NCV study to confirm the diagnosis.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (28 minutes later)
thank you, Doctor. What is an NCV study?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
NCV is nerve conduction study

Detailed Answer:
NCV study is nerve conduction study. it's basically a test of the nerves and the way they are working.
it is usually done by a neurological specialist.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Arm Pain After Lifting Heavy Objects?

Brief Answer: Sounds like tennis elbow Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve issue. I feel there is a strong possibility that you have something called as a tennis elbow. this comes after lifting something heavy and causes pain on rotational arm movements. the best treatment is to give the elbow rest by not doing the rotational movement and by not lifting heavy things. I suggest doing a NCV study to confirm the diagnosis. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.