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I am a 45 ur old women have been having shoulder and arm pain on both sides but more and more on left went to my go she did X-ray didn't show anything she said could be my fybromuagia .. I have started pysio and yesterday went to meaaage therapy and once I got home I couldn't move my shoulder had pain in shoulder and under upper arm went to triage they said rotator cuff inflammation have ultrasound appt tomorrow . I do have issues in my neck c4-5 c5-6 my question is why does the upper arm hurt as well and other than anti inflammatory and heat what can I do
I am a 45 ur old women have been having shoulder and arm pain on both sides but more and more on left went to my go she did X-ray didn't show anything she said could be my fybromuagia .. I have started pysio and yesterday went to meaaage therapy and once I got home I couldn't move my shoulder had pain in shoulder and under upper arm went to triage they said rotator cuff inflammation have ultrasound appt tomorrow . I do have issues in my neck c4-5 c5-6 my question is why does the upper arm hurt as well and other than anti inflammatory and heat what can I do
Brief Answer:
Frozen shoulder
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually both shoulder involvement can indicate Frozen shoulder and seen commonly in Diabetes, Hypothyroidism and Parkinson disease.
Other cause can be due to slip disc in the neck but there may also be tingling and numbness along the inner aspect of the upper limb with weakness of the shoulder and hand movements.
Upper arm can hurt if the shoulder joint capsule has lost its hydration from the joint fluid as seem in Frozen shoulder. You can avoid any sort of movement right now until a clear diagnosis is made by the ultrasound. Use a shoulder arm pouch for the more affected side. Avoid using thick pillow, bending neck forwards or lifting weights.
The ultrasound scan can pick that up as well as look for Rotator cuff muscle tears.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Frozen shoulder
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually both shoulder involvement can indicate Frozen shoulder and seen commonly in Diabetes, Hypothyroidism and Parkinson disease.
Other cause can be due to slip disc in the neck but there may also be tingling and numbness along the inner aspect of the upper limb with weakness of the shoulder and hand movements.
Upper arm can hurt if the shoulder joint capsule has lost its hydration from the joint fluid as seem in Frozen shoulder. You can avoid any sort of movement right now until a clear diagnosis is made by the ultrasound. Use a shoulder arm pouch for the more affected side. Avoid using thick pillow, bending neck forwards or lifting weights.
The ultrasound scan can pick that up as well as look for Rotator cuff muscle tears.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I was told it is inflammation in my rotator cuff and that this can affect the upper arm should I apply heat or ice I also work at a desk all day
Could this also have to do with my neck issues
Could this also have to do with my neck issues
Brief Answer:
Bilateral shoulder Rotator cuff inflammation rare
Detailed Answer:
Rotator cuff us a possibility but being on both sides is quite rare.
Yes, slip disc in the neck can also cause bilateral arm pain. Sitting at a desk can aggravate slip disc.
Bilateral shoulder Rotator cuff inflammation rare
Detailed Answer:
Rotator cuff us a possibility but being on both sides is quite rare.
Yes, slip disc in the neck can also cause bilateral arm pain. Sitting at a desk can aggravate slip disc.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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