Nerve pain in arm

The arm nerves experience intermittent pain, sometimes with symptoms like being pricked by needles. This indicates that the nerves are being adversely stimulated for some reason. The main reason for this phenomenon in this area of ​​the arm is cervical spondylosis. When the cervical nerves are compressed, it is often prone to radiating pain. At this time, a cervical MRI can be performed for examination. It can also be improved through certain methods. Let us learn about it.

1. Jogging

Jogging is a good way to relieve neck and shoulder pressure and prevent cervical spondylosis.

Jogging is an aerobic exercise that coordinates the whole body. It not only enhances cardiopulmonary function, but also regulates the physiological state of the spine. By jogging, you can improve the elasticity of your muscles and tendons as well as the coordination of your whole body, so you will be less likely to have a series of problems with your cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, etc.

2. Hot compress

Before going to bed, you can apply a hot towel or hot water bottle to the back of your neck, shoulders and back. Adjust the temperature according to your skin's tolerance. If the temperature is not high enough, reheat it and apply hot compress for about 30 minutes. This method can effectively improve blood circulation in the neck and back, relieve muscle fatigue and solve muscle soreness. If you feel the temperature is too high during the hot compress process, change it in time to avoid burns.

3. Choose the right pillow

A suitable pillow can ensure that the normal physiological curvature of the cervical spine does not change during sleep, so the choice of pillow is particularly important for the health of the cervical spine.

The height of an adult pillow is determined according to the size of one's fist, so as to ensure the comfort of the cervical spine. The height of an adult pillow is about one fist high when lying on your back, and about one and a half fists high when lying on your side. The width of the pillow should exceed the width of the shoulders, and the hardness should be moderate, not too hard or too soft (I personally recommend choosing a buckwheat husk pillow). This can effectively support the cervical spine, relieve pressure on the neck and shoulders, release fatigue, and keep qi and blood flowing.

4. Learn to fly like a swallow

Before going to bed or when resting, you can do the "Flying Swallow" movement: Lie on your stomach on the bed (preferably a hard bed or a hard mattress), stretch your arms forward, keep your legs together, and gently lift your arms and legs up at the same time, tilt your head back, contract your waist and back muscles, and make your chest and abdomen touch the bed to support your body. Continue for about 5 to 10 seconds, then return your limbs and head to their original positions, relax your muscles throughout your body, rest for about 5 seconds, and repeat the above movements. This movement can increase muscle elasticity, enhance the toughness of neck muscles, and relieve cervical spine problems.