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Suggest Treatment For Painful Stiffness In Shoulder Joint
Question: my left shoulder is sore. It is painful when I lift my elbow up and away from my body. I am 66 years old. Could I have a bone spur in my shoulder?
Brief Answer:
not likely if there was no trauma
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If there was no injury then this may be arthritis or so called frozen shoulder. You should do xrays to verify is there some pathology in shoulder joint and then it can be treated by certain medications. In every case you need to avoid weight lifting and apply warm compresses, take ibuprofenum 2x400mg per day and rest. If there is no improvement you should see orthopedist. WIsh you good health. Regards
not likely if there was no trauma
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If there was no injury then this may be arthritis or so called frozen shoulder. You should do xrays to verify is there some pathology in shoulder joint and then it can be treated by certain medications. In every case you need to avoid weight lifting and apply warm compresses, take ibuprofenum 2x400mg per day and rest. If there is no improvement you should see orthopedist. WIsh you good health. Regards
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