My arms ache when I exert force

The arm muscles are relatively strong in the body, because the power output of the arms provides great support for people's ability to move and survive. Therefore, arm muscle health is an issue that people should pay great attention to. Arm muscles are utilized quite frequently, and various painful muscle problems may occur. For example, why do muscles ache when you exert force on your arms? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Arm joint pain may be caused by periarthritis of the shoulder, cervical spondylosis, etc. It is caused by maintaining a posture for a long time or being overworked. It is recommended to use a hot towel for hot compress, which can promote local blood circulation and relieve pain. You can also massage the affected area and try blood-activating and pain-relieving ointments. Pay attention to rest more. If it does not relieve the pain, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Most methods of relieving muscle soreness include stretching and lengthening the muscles. This may be because when the muscles are stretched, the Golgi tendon organs of the muscles are stimulated, causing them to inhibit impulses. From a central perspective, stretching the muscles can change the excitability of the corresponding centers, and through the action of the negative stretch reflex it can block the spasms caused by excessive excitation of the muscle spindles, and improve the local tissue ischemia caused by spasms, thereby improving muscle blood flow and promoting the recovery of damaged tissues.

To relieve muscle pain caused by sports contusions and strains, the first step should be to apply cold compresses to the painful area every 4-6 hours for 20 minutes each time during the first few days. This allows the muscles to relax from excessive tension and thus relieve pain. The tool for cold compress can be an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables.

It is best to wrap the ice pack with a dry towel or clothing before applying cold compress to prevent frostbite on the skin.

After two to three days of cold compress, the muscle tension and pain can be greatly relieved. At this time, hot compress therapy should be used in time to completely eliminate the muscle soreness.

It is best to use hot compress therapy three times a day, 20 minutes each time. There are many ways to use hot compress therapy. You can use a small bottle of hot water or a hot towel directly on the painful area, or you can use a heat lamp, a tub bath, or a hot shower.