Shoulder Questions

Hi Lybrate user kindly need to do mri of shoulder joint to make diagnosis of soft tissue injury, treatment will depend on that.
Note:- self assess yours condition is your shoulder pain goes from shoulder to elbow or shoulder pain goes from shoulder to wrist, if it goes till elbow then it might be due to shoulder injury or if pain goes from shoulder to wrist / hand then it might be due to cervical nerve compression/ cervical radiculopathy.

Shoulder exercises and stretches regular exercises and stretches can keep your shoulder strong and flexible. A few things to remember before swinging in to exercises:
•stop any exercise if you have more shoulder pain. It may be too soon for you to try.
•watch your form. Exercising incorrectly can also cause or worsen shoulder problems.
•warm up, even before deep stretching. Light shoulder rolls, gentle movements, or even a warm shower are all ways to warm up your muscles before exerc...more

1.pendulum stretch do this exercise first. Relax your shoulders. Stand and lean over slightly, allowing the affected arm to hang down. Swing the arm in a small circle — about a foot in diameter. Perform 10 revolutions in each direction, once a day. As your symptoms improve, increase the diameter of your swing, but never force it. When you're ready for more, increase the stretch by holding a light weight (three to five pounds) in the swinging arm.
2. Towel stretch hold one end of a three-foot...more

it seems muscles of the left shoulder need to be re educated. with few exercises one can regain strength of the muscles.
consult privately for better understanding
regards

1.pendulum stretch do this exercise first. Relax your shoulders. Stand and lean over slightly, allowing the affected arm to hang down. Swing the arm in a small circle — about a foot in diameter. Perform 10 revolutions in each direction, once a day. As your symptoms improve, increase the diameter of your swing, but never force it. When you're ready for more, increase the stretch by holding a light weight (three to five pounds) in the swinging arm.
2. Towel stretch hold one end of a three-foot...more

Are you diabetic or having cervical spondylosis. If so is it under control. If you don’t know then get blood sugar fasting n x-ray of cervical spine (both ap n lateral) done from some lab. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, try these exercises to help relieve your pain
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1. Arm-across-chest stretch – hold your right hand out in front of you, keeping it near your waist. Reach your left hand behind your elbow, pulling your right arm ...more

1.pendulum stretch do this exercise first. Relax your shoulders. Stand and lean over slightly, allowing the affected arm to hang down. Swing the arm in a small circle — about a foot in diameter. Perform 10 revolutions in each direction, once a day. As your symptoms improve, increase the diameter of your swing, but never force it. When you're ready for more, increase the stretch by holding a light weight (three to five pounds) in the swinging arm. 2. Towel stretch hold one end of a three-foot-lon...more

Regards Lybrate user. The findings in the mri indicate there could be a tear in 1 of the tendons of muscle in the front of shoulder joint. No previous history on how this tear occurred had been provided in the question. Hence, generic recommendation would be rest the shoulder by keeping the arm beside the body with forearm against your belly or just hanging along the side of body. Avoid any strong pulling or pushing force through the arm. You may try your routine activity (without forcing or lif...more

Regards Lybrate user. Tear of supraspinatus may occur due to degenerative or traumatic reasons. This muscle is essential to support the weight of the whole upper extremity (arm). With the information provided, no evidence of muscle retraction may suggest it is a partial tear. Is she currently wearing any sling? If not a shoulder sling might help her to temporarily relieve the pain felt and avoid the heaviness in the arm. Also it will provide a chance for healing of the tissue. Sling should not b...more

Regards Lybrate user. Pain after exercise may occur due to overuse or improper use of weights during resistance training. It is recommended to regularly stretch after exercise session to avoid muscle soreness. Pain for 15 days might suggest that your muscle may be in protective spasm (i.e it holds tight and does not relax), hence when you use the muscle or stretch it, the muscle hurts.
One may need to be sure about the level of injury to know if simple stretch could help it or if should need...more