Overview

Occasionally a problem elsewhere in the body can cause pain in the arm or elbow. These may include:

• A neck problem, such as a pinched nerve in the neck.
• A shoulder problem, such as arthritis in the shoulder.
• A wrist problem, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
• A heart problem, such as angina pectoris.
• A tumor or bone cyst near the elbow or in the arm.