What Causes Shoulder Pain After Lifting Heavy Weight?

Posted on Mon, 25 Dec 2017

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Mon, 25 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : i have a shoulder pain soreness not sure what caused it perhaps lifting heavy suitcase two days ago

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a tendon injury inside the shoulder joint.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel ,Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read the brief complaint written by you.
In my opinion this soreness and pain occurs when you injure some muscles/ tendons or ligaments around shoulder - most common being biceps tendon or supra spinatous tendon inside the shoulder joint .
I recommend pain killers . muscle relaxants and local heat application for 7-10 days and in there is no improvement in this time you should get an MRI done to confirm the diagnosis. Minor sprains usually improve in 7-10 days.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (4 minutes later)

any estimate of time for response ?

what pain medication and what dosage

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pl see below

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As told earlier we expect improvement in 7-10 days .
Pain medicine and dosage are best told by your doctor depending on availability and trend in your region. I normally prescribe etoricoxib 90 mg at bed time.
Thanx

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (4 minutes later)

thanks any suggestions as to medication and dosage

thanks again will try good night

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanx

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanx XXXXXXX
good night and good sleep.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana