Question: I’m experiencing pain in both of my forearms. I also feel a lot of pain on the palm of my right hand as I move the mouse on my computer. Do you think this pain is from arthritis?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Most likely, the pain in your forearms is from lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, which occurs due to a strain in the lateral ligaments of the elbow — whether or not you play tennis. Symptoms of tennis elbow include pain in the forearm and elbow when moving the wrist in a circular direction, such as when using a screwdriver or opening a door. When there is pain in the elbow from moving the mouse on a computer, this is the most likely cause.
Tennis elbow can be quite debilitating. I would suggest finding a good chiropractor or a skilled osteopath who can manipulate the muscles and bones of the forearm and the elbow. Simply stretching the forearm against the wall to its full, extended position also will help. Finally, I suggest getting a tennis elbow splint and placing it on the forearm during waking hours.
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