Arm soreness, Neurology FAQ

Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Connections to Nerve Issues

Muscle twitching I am a 43-year-old male. Last week, for a few days, I experienced occasional twitching in the muscles of my right calf while sitting, which then disappeared. This week, it resolved. However, on Sunday, while kneading dough with my right hand (which I don't u...

Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, your symptoms are usually caused by muscle fatigue, but if they persist for a longer duration, you should consider visiting a neurology clinic for evaluation.

Understanding Nerve Pain: A Journey Through Neurology and Rehabilitation

Numbness, soreness, and sensory perception? I previously experienced some numbness in my fingers, which progressed to numbness in my right palm, along with soreness and pain in my arm, and diminished sensation due to the numbness. I visited the neurology department at Chang Gung ...

Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I understand your concerns. You seem to be caught in a misconception of seeking treatment from someone with the same professional background. Currently, if my patients encounter situations that I cannot resolve due to my limitations, I adopt a perspective of empathy, meani...

Understanding Arm and Shoulder Pain: Possible Causes and Next Steps

Pain in the back of the arm? Hello, doctor... At the beginning of December, I started experiencing soreness in my shoulder, arm, and chest muscles. It hurts when pressed, but only feels achy when not pressed. I later visited a rehabilitation specialist who performed no tests, onl...

Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You may have pressed on a trigger point located on the scapula, which can cause numbness and discomfort throughout the entire arm. This typically occurs in muscles that have been subjected to poor posture, lack of exercise, and sleep disturbances, leading to dysfunction in the mu...