What to do if your arms shake when you lift them

The shaking of the arms can be treated with general therapy, medication, physical therapy and surgery according to the causes. The causes are considered to be physiological shaking caused by lifting heavy objects, cervical spondylosis, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson’s disease and so on, and it is recommended to have further examination and choose the appropriate treatment. If the shaking is caused by lifting heavy objects for a long time or after overwork and mental overstress, it is generally physiological and does not need special treatment, so pay attention to relaxation and rest for a period of time to recover. If it is clear that the shaking is caused by radiculopathy, it is recommended to take anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib and nerve-nourishing drugs such as methylcobalamin, as well as physical therapy such as neck traction, massage, acupuncture and so on under the guidance of professionals. Surgery, such as minimally invasive disc removal, is needed if conservative treatment is ineffective and symptoms are severe. If the shaking is caused by systemic metabolic diseases such as hyperthyroidism and extrapyramidal lesions such as Parkinson’s, drug therapy such as iodine 131 and levodopa preparations need to be selected for the cause of the disease, and surgical treatments such as thyroidectomy are feasible for hyperthyroidism when necessary. There are other causes of arm lifting with shaking, such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cerebrovascular disease, etc., if the rest continues not to relieve, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to improve the relevant examination, clear cause of the disease in the guidance of the doctor to carry out the appropriate treatment. Drugs need to be applied in accordance with medical advice to avoid adverse consequences.