Arm strains can be recovered through general treatment, physical therapy, drug treatment, surgical treatment and other methods. 1. General treatment: After arm strain, we should pay attention to rest, adequate rest can make the muscles relax and reduce the stimulation of the affected area. When resting, you can also elevate the affected limb to help promote blood return. 2. Physical therapy: arm strain, within 72 hours you can use a cold towel on the affected area, cold compresses can reduce oozing, relieve swelling and pain. After 72 hours of injury, you can apply hot compresses, which can promote blood circulation and facilitate recovery. 3. Medication: Anti-inflammatory and pain relieving medications such as diclofenac sodium can be applied to relieve pain. 4. Surgical treatment: If the arm strain is more serious and there are fractures and other injuries, surgical treatment is needed, such as fracture osteotomy and fixation. After the arm strain, if the swelling and pain is serious, the activity is obviously affected, should go to the hospital in time for further consultation and treatment, the above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of the physician.