Right hand forearm pain: what to know

Pain on the palm side may be aggravated by gripping, lifting, or wrist bending; pain on the outer forearm can follow repeated wrist extension. Tennis Elbow commonly presents with pain around the outer elbow that may travel down the forearm. Golfer's Elbow commonly presents with pain on the inner elbow and forearm, especially with gripping or wrist flexion. Burning, tingling, altered sensation, or weakness suggests that a nerve may also be involved. A fall, sudden load, bruising, or swelling raises concern for an injury.

Temporarily reduce the movement that reliably provokes pain while keeping the wrist, elbow, and fingers moving gently. Use comfortable support during tasks, vary your grip, and take short breaks from keyboard, tool, or sport activities. A physiotherapist can check strength, tendon loading, neck and nerve signs, then build a gradual return plan. Do not push through sharp pain or persistent weakness.

Arrange care if pain is worsening, interrupts sleep, restricts work, or does not settle with activity modification. Seek urgent assessment after trauma when the arm is deformed, rapidly swelling, very weak, numb, pale, or cold. Chest pressure, breathlessness, sweating, or pain spreading to the jaw or left arm requires emergency help.

Which tendon, muscle, joint, or nerve seems involved? Should I modify lifting or sport? Would physiotherapy help? What symptoms would mean I should return sooner?