Aching forearm

A variety of factors, ranging from overuse and injury to systemic conditions cause aching in the forearm. These include the following:

Overuse & repetitive strain injuries

These include chronic tendon injuries (tendinopathy) involving wear and tear. For example, Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow.

Trauma and acute injury

For example, a break in one of the forearm bones (the radius or ulna) causes severe pain, swelling, and decreased mobility.

Nerve compression or damage

Two of the more common conditions resulting from nerve compression are Carpal tunnel syndrome and Cubital tunner syndrome.

Inflammatory conditions

For example, acute Tennis or Goldfer’s elbow and Arthritis.

Circulatory conditions.

Conditions that affect blood flow, such as peripheral artery disease, lead to pain and cramping in the arms and legs. Also, diseases that affect the whole body, such as diabetes or lupus, can also cause generalized aches and pains, including in the forearm

Rarely, infections and tumurs also cause forearm pain.

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