I did something to my arm..feedback?

A couple of weeks ago, I reached over from the drivers seat into the back to give my daughter a book while she was in her carseat. I felt something stretch and ever since then I am in such bad pain.

It started in my upper arm but now has moved into my elbow and even my hand. My fingers tingle from time to time and whenever I stretch my arm above my head, I see stars. Now, my upper arm is itchy????

Does this sound like a muscle? Heat doesnt help much, I think ice helps more. At first I thought it was a muscle but now I am thinking maybe nerve?

Any feedback?

Re: I did something to my arm..feedback?

you said the feeling is 'tingle'. how does it feel like right now, when there's no tingling...

i ask because nerve pain is typically BURNING...(i had a pinched nerve compressing my spine)...

are you using MOIST heat?? A regular heating pad won't do much - but if you use the MOIST heat - it'll make a great difference...

Re: I did something to my arm..feedback?

Sounds like a nerve issue. I was in an accident and did sever nerve damage to my neck and arm and had some of those symptoms.

SOmetimes youcan actually "stretch" a nerve and that will irritate it for a few weeks. If it doesn't feel better ina few days I would go see a Dr. You may need a little physical therapy to get things back in place and get inflamation down.