Symptom guide
Arm Pain and Tingling
Pain, tingling, or numbness that radiates from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand. Patients often describe it as burning, pins-and-needles, or a weak grip that comes and goes.
When to seek emergency care
- Weakness in both arms or legs simultaneously
- New difficulty with handwriting, buttoning shirts, or walking
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Severe pain following a fall or accident
Conditions commonly associated with this symptom
Patients describing arm pain and tingling are commonly evaluated for these conditions. Only a clinician can determine which applies to you.
Which specialist typically evaluates this
The right provider depends on your specific situation. These are the specialties that commonly evaluate arm pain and tingling.
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions are commonly associated with arm pain and tingling from the neck?
- Cervical radiculopathy and cervical disc herniation are among the conditions most commonly associated with arm pain and tingling that originates in the neck region.
- Which specialist evaluates arm pain coming from the spine?
- Orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and PM&R physicians commonly evaluate cervical nerve-related arm symptoms.
- How is cervical arm pain different from a shoulder problem?
- When arm pain or tingling follows a specific path (e.g., from the neck into the thumb or the pinky finger), it commonly suggests a spinal nerve origin rather than a local shoulder issue.
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