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Strain in shoulder
When I move my shoulders, I feel strain and stiffness all the time. Cannot move them comfortably. It's been there for more then a year.
While they are resting , there is no pain and strain.
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⢠Gentle Shoulder Stretching.
⢠Core Strengthening Exercises.
⢠Gentle Neck Exercises.
⢠Avoid sleeping on affected side.
⢠Warm up and cool down is a must.
⢠Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment shoulder is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the shoulder with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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Hi.. Gm..
Seems like ur shoulder muscles became weak due to some reason n hence is the discomfort
Next Steps
meet a physiotherapist
find out cause for the problem, may be neck or shoulder itself
Take supervised physiotherapy in form of modalities n exercises
strictly follow posture n ergonomic advice
Health Tips
avoid heavy weight lifting from that arm
avoid sleeping on that side
have plenty of fluids
tc..
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Did you ever injure your shoulder? Or do you have any pain in the neck? Please get a XRay done to make sure there is no underlying condition. If it’s general weakness some strengthening exercises should help relieve the symptoms.
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It may b frozen shoulder.
Next Steps
do digital x-rays of your shoulder and confirm the problem. check blood sugar level.
Health Tips
consult physiotherapist for shoulder mobilization therapy.
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