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Pain in left shoulder
Pain in left shoulder, unable to pick arm up applied ointment but no relief. Elbow is fine but its the shoulder joint
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It can be due to some shoulder sprain or rotator cuff injury which is restricting it in getting up into the range and pain that can be relieved by taking a proper clearance between the the two,as for this you can consult an experienced physiotherapist by consulting us online.
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Hot Fomentation.
Gentle Shoulder Stretching.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Gentle Neck Exercises.
Avoid sleeping on affected side..
Warm up and cool down is a mus Hot Fomentation.
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Shoulder has a normal range of 180°,you haven't mentioned at which, range it's paining, i guess it could be around 45°-60°, which could be due to soft tissue pathology
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Consult a physiotherapists, near by
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avoid driving
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Hi
If you have any history of injury then give it rest and I would suggest you to see a orthopaedic surgeon.
If no history then please check if except lifting arm other movements are also difficult ?
If yes then most likely it should be frozen shoulder, there are more chances in case of diabetes.
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In case of no injury , I would suggest you to go for physical therapy treatment. It will be of great help.
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Hello, considering ur age , likely that it can be frozen shoulder..
If u r diabetic , pl check n maintain ur sugar levels
Meet a physiotherapist, take ift , ultrasound or hotpacks along with shoulder girdle strengthening exercises.. for 8-10 days
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avoid heavy weight lifting
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Did you injure yourself? If not, At your age it could be frozen shoulder. It would be ideal to get an XRay followed by a consultation with a physiotherapist.
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Use Hot Pack on ur shoulder twice a day for 10-15min. Also start doing exercises of shoulder joint under guidance of Physiotherapist. For this visit to the Physiotherapist
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Dr. Hemavathy (PT)
Women's Health Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello welcome
What's the cause of the pain it's sudden due to any trauma or gradual onset.
It could be arthritic of neck or shoulder.
Meet an orthopaedic dr
To check sugar level and if trauma may require other tests.
And meet a physiotherapist for
Pain relief treatment
Exercises to recover your lost range and gain your functional movements of shoulder.
Health Tips
rest
tolerable ice or hot pack (avoid if you are diabetic)
range of motion exercises
avoid lifting weights
avoid sleeping same side of pain.
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Sports Medicine Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
see a shoulder specialist near u
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