hi , i have a constant aching in both hands both located below thumbs and radiating weakness to entire hand. have had on and off again pain about 5 inches below shoulder on outside of both arms. pain comes and goes in very sharp attacks. getting worse ...
It indicates cervical disc syn Chat Doctor. Nerves supplying to upper limbs are emanating from cervical vertebral region of spinal cord and which nerve is being pressurized and which filaments of that nerve are effected determines the area which is experiencing pain. Basic Treatment or management is the same for releasing the pressure from nerves - may be in any area of vertebral column. In remote possibility of hand pain as specified by you, some tenders may have been affected, but then there should be no link with arm pain. Cervical spondylosis management by collar support or traction, if required, is what needed at orthopaedician or physiotherapist. Painkillers are only temporary remedies. Hope this answers your question.