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Excessive Shoulder Pain
Since a couple of days there has been a constantly increasing pain in my left shoulder at the back. Since last night it is throbbing pain even if I lie down, remain motionless and even if I breath heavily. No heavy lifting, sports previous injury etc. that might have caused the pain. No external injury inflammation visible on skin. Please help.
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Dr. Shivali Saraiya (PT)
Physiotherapist
36 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Sudden pain and especially night pain should be investigated for muscle injury,frozen shoulder and neck problem.
Next Steps
only after diagnosis is clear you can be treated. Meanwhile you can apply ice pack and rest your arm.
Health Tips
do not lift weights.
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