Definition:

An unpleasant sensation in the upper arm associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the upper arm

Causes:

• Herniated disc in the neck
• Neck pain
• Muscle sprain/strain
• Frozen shoulder
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Bursitis
• Tendinitis
• Labrum tear
• Cartilage tear
• Dislocation
• Osteoarthritis
• Impingement
• Inflammation
• Calcific tendinitis

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Posture program