About three weeks ago I started to have some severe shoulder pain in my left shoulder (not heart related). The pain is up the side and the back. I went to the er and they said a strain and put me in a sling for one week. I went to my own doctor a week after the er. She said same thing or calcium build up... Got x rays they came back normal. At this point the pain on a scale of 1 (being good) - 10( being worst) it was about 5. Same thing keep the sling on only this time when out and about but when at hoe use the arm. Which I did. Went back this Monday still had minor pain when lowering arm. My dr. Gave me at home exercises to do and cleared me for work. I work at a farm and on a couple volunteer fire dept. So today I used my arm and shoulder as normal but didn't over do it...the pain is back...same spots and about an 8 on a pain scale. Any ideas? Thanks!
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i think you should conscider getting a antiinflamitory to take it will take the inflamation out of your shoulder this is possible you reinjured your shoulder or restrained your shoulder very easy to do sense you already did it once i would think about going to the dr agian if it gets real bad which it could
Severe pain in the left shoulder can result from various causes, ranging from muscle strain to more serious conditions. Understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment.
Common Causes
Rotator Cuff Injury: Overuse, lifting heavy objects, or sudden movements can strain the tendons and muscles supporting the shoulder joint.
Frozen Shoulder: This condition limits shoulder movement and causes significant pain, often developing gradually.
Shoulder Impingement: When tendons are compressed during movement, inflammation and pain can occur.
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and stiffness.
Referred Pain: Pain in the left shoulder can sometimes originate from other areas, such as the neck or chest. For instance, a pinched nerve in the neck may radiate pain to the shoulder.
Heart Issues: Left shoulder pain, especially if sudden and severe, may signal a heart attack, particularly if accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or nausea.
What to Do
Rest your shoulder and avoid activities that worsen the pain. Apply ice to reduce inflammation and consider over-the-counter pain relievers. However, seek immediate medical attention if the pain is sudden, severe, or associated with heart attack symptoms or injury. A healthcare professional(561-836-7248) can provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
If you are a side sleeper with my experience I can tell you that most likely your problem started there, when you sleep on your side you put 7 times more pressure on your shoulder and hip than when you lay on your back, sleeping on your back is the healthiest way to sleep, I know is very uncomfortable for most people to sleep on their back because you are putting your curve spine on a flat surface and without the right support on your low back it makes it almost impossible to find comfort laying on your back but when you lay on your back all of your weight is distributed on the widest surface of your body and all of your organs are on alignment. I can help you!!!! if you have any interest please contact me.