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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Shoulders
I am having sharp pain in right shoulder. Worse at night. Pops and ROM is very limited. I am using topical heat ointment with very little relief. I do sleep on that side. I have tried to avoid that but seem to migrate back to it in my sleep. It radiates down toward elbow somewhat but mostly in the shoulder / joint.
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
As per your symptoms you should have have Rotator cuff pain
Initial treatment is nonsurgical. Although this may take several weeks to months to return to normal function. so patience is necessary
1.Rest- Your doctor may suggest rest and activity modification, such as avoiding overhead activities. Don't sleep on that side
2.Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen and naproxen can reduce pain and swelling.
3.Physical therapy. A physical therapist will initially focus on restoring normal motion to your shoulder. Stretching exercises to improve range of motion are very helpful.
Once your pain is improving, your therapist can start you on a strengthening program for the rotator cuff muscles.
4.Steroid injection. If rest, medications, and physical therapy do not relieve your pain, an injection of a local anesthetic and a cortisone preparation may be helpful.
Surgical treatment is rarely needed. Visit your orthopaedic surgeon for help.
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
As per your symptoms you should have have Rotator cuff pain
Initial treatment is nonsurgical. Although this may take several weeks to months to return to normal function. so patience is necessary
1.Rest- Your doctor may suggest rest and activity modification, such as avoiding overhead activities. Don't sleep on that side
2.Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen and naproxen can reduce pain and swelling.
3.Physical therapy. A physical therapist will initially focus on restoring normal motion to your shoulder. Stretching exercises to improve range of motion are very helpful.
Once your pain is improving, your therapist can start you on a strengthening program for the rotator cuff muscles.
4.Steroid injection. If rest, medications, and physical therapy do not relieve your pain, an injection of a local anesthetic and a cortisone preparation may be helpful.
Surgical treatment is rarely needed. Visit your orthopaedic surgeon for help.
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
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