Arms go numb

I have the same issue where my hands and arms feel like the blood is not flowing at all threw them. I have bad pain that keeps me up. My doc thinks it's due to the fact that I work on  computer typing for 8 to 10 hrs a day. I don't know how to fix it.


This discussion is related to Loss of Blood Flow to My Arms.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you very much for your questions; Generally pain or numbness in the arm and shoulder originates from the neck problems due to irritation in the cervical (neck) spine since the nerves that supply these areas start in the upper cervical spine. Mostly, this kind of pain aggravates after turning head and typically occurs in patients with previous neck injuries that causes disc bulge and in patients with marked arthritis of the upper cervical spine. In addition, this pain exacerbate with prolonged sitting in a stooped posture and when working on a computers for long hours.  If you suffer continuous pain, numbness at these areas, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Further referral to a physiotherapist for spinal exercises could be beneficial and may produce relief of symptoms. Hope this information proves helpful to you.Take Care & Regards!!!