dead arm

noun

1. informal.
   temporary loss of sensation in the arm, caused by a blow to a muscle

Example Sentences

Ms Hodges said the boy, who she said was taller than her, grabbed her, giving her a "dead arm".

From BBC

He won just twice over his final six starts, though, and had a 7.22 ERA while dealing with what he called a “dead arm.”

From Seattle Times

Boston went with a bullpen game because scheduled starter Michael Wacha was scratched Sunday with what manager Alex Cora called dead arm.

From Seattle Times

“We don’t believe there’s something structural there, just kind of like a dead arm,” the manager said.

From Seattle Times

Ketcham recalls working anywhere from 77-84 mph with her fastball, but a bout with dead arm took the zip off everything when she landed in Maui.

From Seattle Times