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Right shoulder pain from past 10days
Severe pain in right shoulder, arm n elbow..not able to lift hand and any object n not able to sleep on right side.. Tried all types of massage oil n hot water therapy..
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Avoid massage . Visit physiotherapy centre for proper diagnosis and treatment
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I strongly recommend an X- ray under the supervision of an orthopaedic doctor. It would be helpful if you mention since how long are you experiencing this pain and whether you experienced any trauma regarding your pain.
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Ice packs are recommended in cases of inflammation. But again any underlying pathology can be nullified by an Xray.
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Try avoiding heavy weight lifting
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Your pain could be due to neck problem or shoulder.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Your pain is at shoulder , elbow and arm.. so it is not only shoulder problem. Pls mention any history of stressful work in past 15 days? Detail history needed to plan proper exercises. It is most probably a radiating( spreading) pain from neck problem.
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consult and get examination by physiotherapist online or at clinic and start treatment accordingly. if pain not subside also need to start medication by Orthopaedic doc.
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keep pillow/rolled towel under your painful elbow.
use ice pack or ointment for pain relief at neck shoulder and arm. sleep straight or on others side.
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How did it start?? Was it sudden or gradual? Where exactly it hurts??
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Hello,
Try using pillow on the right side so you do not turn to right side while sleeping , avoid activities that provoke your symptoms.
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Please , contact for further home program consultation.
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Use pain relieving spray plus iand consult as soon as possible.
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Try icing your neck and shoulders.
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consult a physio to find out your problem
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
There can be different reasons for the pain.
Need proper evaluation of problem and examination.
Need to do x-ray as well.
Use pillow under arm and avoid lifting heavy weight.
Please consult online with physiotherapist for better treatment and advice.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes as already mentioned we need more info to infer the cause of the problem.
Some possible causes: If there is any compression between the scapular spine and muscle of the affected tissue there will pain. This is called impingement/tear (weakness or certain angles hurt with weakness).... Or degeneration of AC joint also undergoes compression when lying on it and brings on pain.
As a solution a physiotherapist could try taping the shoulder with rigid tape and that could alleviate some pain.
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icing reduces the inflammation. 15 mins wrapped with towel and 3 times per day.
you need an assessment for further treatment options as it is hard to know what we are treating.
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try to avoid lifting and if there is no option, lift close to the body. If you are exercising in the gym avoid lifting, pulling, pushing with the upper limbs completely!!!
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Use a cold pack on the shoulder region for 7 minutes thrice a day. And as the pain starts getting a bit better start with a certain set of rehab exercises.
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You can consult us online on the Practo app to get a customized tailor made exercise routine for your condition.
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Dr. Sumansh Sivalanka (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi,
Did this problem crop up suddenly?? Or over a period of time?
For your age there could be a couple of issues :
-Rotator cuff strain/tear
-Frozen shoulder / capsulitis
-Joint strain in case there was an obvious injury
Consult me for further assistance!
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a course of anti inflammatory medication along with rest and rehab shall help you
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