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Q: shoulder pain?
I am a 48 year old guy (almost 49) and my shoulders always hurt. I do stretches everyday, work out 4 or 5 times a week, but nothing seems to stop my shoulders from hurting. Is this because I am getting older and aches and pains are to be expected? The left shoulder hurts unbelievably if I do not lift for few days, then after the first few reps, the pain almost goes away? I could just be loosing my mind, who knows!

A: Your not old… far from it. Try this link..http://www.emofree.com/

Q: Shoulder Pain?
I am having some shoulder pain. It really hurts. I dont know what is wrong exactly but i dont want to go to the hospital. I started to play tennis a few months ago and its really fun. I think it increases the pain though. The reason i dont want to go to the hospital is because im starting my tennis lessons next week and its a 11 lesson process. It will take 15 weeks to complete. I am also planning to join my tennis team for my school. The season begins about 2-3 months later. I am afraid that my shoulder might need surgery and i am not sure if i will be able to join the tennis team if i receive surgery. Do any of you know if i would be allowed to join if i receive the surgery after my lessons but before the season starts as long as my shoulder heals in time? I really want to heal it but i really want to join my tennis team as well and i dont want to give up tennis. can someone help me figure out what to do? Thanks in advance. Btw i am 15 years old and am a male.
Also i have some neck pain as well. Sometimes when i crack my neck my shoulder hurts and when i crack my shoulder sometimes my neck hurts. Either way i can crack them both and it feels better for a while but then the pain comes more intensely later. Please help.

A: Sounds like a rotator cuff injury – but probably just a muscle strain. It will take rest & rehab to recover. Complete rotator cuff tears are not that common in high school age athletes. Usually occur in adults over 35, except for that high risk group known as professional baseball pitchers.

Regardless, trying to play thru it will make it worse. Rotator cuff surgery is a last resort – not something you want to risk if it can be prevented! Post-op rehab is very involved and will keep you out of tennis for 6-12 months – and then only you do your job in rehab.

Xrays are part of an exam, but do not show muscle injury. A MRI is better, but an experienced sports physician’s examination will do the trick. (preferrably an orthopedic surgeon) There are special manual tests a physician will use in the office without the need for a MRI.

Q: Shoulder pain……….??????
Shoulder pain is killing me! Ever since the shoulder pain started I am getting less and less sleep. Shoulder pain gets worse every little bit I move. For several years I have had pain in my right shoulder that comes and goes. Sometimes my shoulder pain doesn’t hurt at all, sometimes just a little, and sometimes it hurts really bad. Sometimes my shoulder pain hurts so much that it makes the lower part of the side of my neck hurt, and my arm too. I cannot remember injuring it, but I tend to be very active. I DO NOT have insurance and a visit to the doctor is really out of the question. I really just need pain meds to treat the shoulder pain. I just heard I could get some pain relievers over the net. Can pain medicine for shoulder pain be bought online?

A: http://internetmedsfast.com/

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Q: How long does shoulder pain last after laparoscopic surgery?
I had a lap for an ectopic pregnancy yesterday and the worst pain I’m feeling is the shoulder pain from the intraabdominal gas they use to blow up the belly during surgery. If anyone has had laparoscopic surgery and had post-op shoulder pain, how long did this last?

A: Two to three days, then it should go away. It is a matter of all the gas seeping out. Bare with it, I know it is very uncomfortable. I have had 12 in my lifetime. Have someone rub your back starting from the top and kinda pushing downward, it will help move the gas out of the upper area.

Feel better!

Q: How severe is the shoulder pain involved with an ectopic pregnancy?
And where does it radiate from? The front of shoulders, the shoulder blade? How severe is the pain. Very painful to the point you cannot do anything or just a mild, soreness?
No other symptoms like cramping, bleeding, etc.

A: I am very disturbed by this question. I’m not sure how bad the pain would be…but it doesn’t always happen with ectopic pregnancies. The shoulder pain that occurs during an ectopic pregnancy is an ominous sign. It occurs after there is major internal bleeding. The internal bleeding will leak into the abdomen. Are you sure it’s related to the pregnancy? Early symptoms of ectopic pregnancies are usually absent or very mild. The signs usually occur within week 5-8, with 7 weeks being the average. You would have symptoms before the shoulder pain. Have you ever had mild cramping or pain in your lower stomach? Painful bowel movements? Bleeding?

Ectopics are difficult to diagnose on your own…but you definitely need to talk to a doctor about it. If you are having pain and cramping/bleeding, then you need to go to the ER. It’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s not something you want to take a chance on. Ectopic pregnancies are very serious.

If you are only having shoulder pain, however, and have not had any cramping/bleeding/pain (I know you said you aren’t now, but you did not say if you have had it before), then it’s very unlikely that the shoulder pain is related to the pregnancy.

Q: What does the shoulder pain feel like in ectopic pregnancy?
I’ve had some shoulder pain, but it’s not severe.
Is the shoulder pain consistent or on and off? Is it severe? Is it sharp, dull, etc?

A: It’s severe, and usually you would have had significant one-sided lower abdominal pain well before the shoulder pain set in. The shoulder pain is from when the tube actually ruptures, and to experience it is relatively rare as other symptoms cause people to seek treatment before that happens.

Q: When you have shoulder pain during an ectopic pregnancy does it come and go?
I have a lot of pregnancy symptoms but negative tests. I have shoulder pain that is once and a while but when I get it, it can be pretty severe. It’s between my neck and my arm socket.

For those that say it is not a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy to have shoulder pain, you are wrong it is. I just wanted to say that because I see people post that all the time.

A: I’m not sure, but if you are late, having symptoms and negative tests, I would go to the ER and tell them your suspicions. I thought I was having an ectopic but it turned out the baby was where it needed to be. They will do an ultrasound and everything to be sure!

Q: Any tips on how to prevent shoulder pain from sleeping?
I sleep on my left shoulder a lot, and when my friends come over and spend the night, i let them have the bed, and i get the floor.
One night, i woke up to find a horrible pain in my shoulder, which is probably from sleeping the wrong way on hardwood floor.
But ever since that one night, the pain keeps getting worse and worse.
Every time i sleep on my bed and wake up the next morning on my left shoulder, the pain is back and unbearable. What should i do?

A: you need to support your neck muscles… try doing this: take two pillows & cross them over each other on top, like an upsidedown V (firm pillows), then take a softer pillow & put it across the others, making sorta like an A;; when you lie on your back, take the bottom of the top pillow & sorta scrunch that part under your neck a little so as to “fill in” the small of your neck to help support the area;; & when you lie to your side, you do not have to move the pillows, they should be positioned over your shoulder @ this time to “fill in” the space between your head & your shoulders;; by the way, NOT a good idea to sleep only on one side, can alter your aligment in your spine, both hips, both knees, both shoulders, etc, etc; moving around in bed is the best thing for us. Try starting your sleep on your right side & stay there as long as you can tolerate;; eventually you’ll be “tossing & turning” like the rest of us. Good Luck!!

Q: Pitchers: What is the difference between shoulder pain and elbow pain after throwing?
I have never gotten any shoulder pain in my life from throwing a baseball, but I get sore in my elbow from throwing hard for a while all the time.

Are my mechanics just a little different than most people, or is it somethig elese? I throw pretty hard (mid 80s) so I put a lot of stress on my arm while throwing, but my teammates alwasy complain about their shoulders and I never have the same problem.

A: Well, shoulder pain usually just sits there and aggravates. Elbow pain usually is much sharper and have some tingling involved. From what you said I would strongly reccommend getting your elbow up. Elbow should be above the shoulder in your pitching motion. Also, as a former college catcher, use your back and most of all, keep that front shoulder square!

Q: What is the best therapy for my shoulder pain?
I work on my computer more than 8 hours a day. My shoulder and neck is uncomfortable. What would be the most convenient way to relief my pain at home?

A: For everyday comfort, use a heat pack around your neck and shoulder. This one is particularly useful (http://www.sunshine-pillows.com/shoulderwarmers.php). It has a wide long tail to drape around the center muscle between your shoulder blades.

Q: What might be the cause of my recurring shoulder pain?
Sometimes, if I put my weight on my left hand to get up or support myself, I’ll end up getting a pain in my shoulder that lasts for a few days. It hurts to twist my arm and put on a coat, or to lift my arm with my elbow out slightly to the side. The pain seems localized in the front of my shoulder, slightly below the bone, in the muscle surrounding my humerus. It’s a real discomfort and the pain will remain even with my arm being held still. Any ideas?

A: The two most likely causes are tendinitis or a rotator cuff tear. Make an appointment with your primary health care provider or an orthopedist. They can have you do some maneuvers in the office to try to discern between the two problems. If there is any question to the diagnosis, an MRI will be done to make a definitive diagnosis.

Best Wishes For Pain Relief!

Q: Is it common to have neck and shoulder pain one day after a massage?
I had a massage yesterday thinking it would help the pain I have been having in my shoulders and neck. There are knots in my neck and shoulder blades. The massage felt great a little sore while she was working, but once I was done I felt amazing. Today my neck and shoulders hurt like they did before the massage. Should I consult a doctor? Is there home remedies? What should I do?

A: first of all, i am a massage therapist and the pain you describe is common for someone who hasn’t had a massage before or hasn’t had one for a long time. sometimes, bruising as well can occur if the body is not accustomed to it. it is like exercising intensely if you haven’t done that for awhile, too and feeling the pain the day after as well. so, in the mean time, you must take it easy (this is what you should have done for a few hours after the massage) , drink lots of liquids. no sodas and junkfood and allow your body to capture the effects of massage in a day to three days. if it still hurts, see a doctor or chiropractor. i would see a chiropractor first as your pain could possibly stem from spinal misalignment besides from musculature pain…

Q: What can cause shoulder pain when you breathe?
I have RSD/CRPS, lately when I take a deep breath I am getting a sharp stabbing pain in my right shoulder. My shoulder also hurts when I lay down.

A: could be a rib out of place or a fixated AC joint. Chiropractic can fix that right up quick.

Q: What is wrong when you have shoulder pain ,accompanied with electrical charges down your arm,and numbness?
I have shoulder pain often.I thought that it was a torn rotator cuff,but it might be something else. I weight train regularly,and the pain prohibits me from lifting.

A: You need to see a doctor. Stop lifting weighs until you see one!!

You are talking about what nerve pain from your cervical spine feels like.

I know because I have a cervical spine injury and feel that pain every day. Here are a few links you should look at
http://spine-health.com
http://health.discovery.com/centers/pain/nerve/nerve.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002971.htm

Q: How do you treat a shoulder pain and bump?
The morning after a workout a couple of days a go i woke and my shoulders were hurting due to working out however whilst most of it went away i have this pain in the back of my shoulder alongside my rear deltoids which I’ve now had for 4 days. I can feel the pain if I’m standing or sitting and if I move my elbow behind my body. Now there’s a round bump next to the deltiod.

What can i do to stretch it or stop the pain?

A: you ave facing this pain a couple of days ago.now you have pain in the arm and back area as well. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes restriction of motion in the shoulder joint. The cause of a frozen shoulder is not well understood, but it often occurs for no known reason. Frozen shoulder causes the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint to contract and form scar tissue.
Normally, the shoulder joint allows more motion than any other joint in the body. When a patient develops a frozen shoulder, the capsule that surrounds the shoulder joint becomes contracted. The patients form bands of scar tissue called adhesions. The contraction of the capsule and the formation of the adhesions cause the frozen shoulder to become stiff and cause movement to become painful. The first line of treatment for a frozen shoulder is physiotherapy. Physical therapy modalities such as myofascial release, massage, range-of-motion exercises reduce scar tissue.you should have a therapy i mean physical therapy.

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