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Will Ice Or Exercise Help To Reduce Shoulder Pain?
Yes, I m 63 years old and having pain in my right shoulder. I have been lifting chairs in a hotel for about 7 years about 50 a day. I usually use my right arm. Is this the cause. I did stop for about 4 days but is is still painful. How long should I rest it? Will ice help or exercise or massage?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi
Repeated lifting of heavy weights cause chronic strain injury of the shoulder ligaments.
This can lead to other problems causing pain. The way to proceed is to do a thorough examination of the shoulder and then if required to get a MRI of the shoulder joint.
Till then you can avoid heavy exercises lifting chairs, take analgesics.
Thanks.
Repeated lifting of heavy weights cause chronic strain injury of the shoulder ligaments.
This can lead to other problems causing pain. The way to proceed is to do a thorough examination of the shoulder and then if required to get a MRI of the shoulder joint.
Till then you can avoid heavy exercises lifting chairs, take analgesics.
Thanks.
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