Pain when I move my shoulder up

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Asked for Male, 31 Years

For the past two days I have had pain whenever I move my shoulder up. It is like a sharp pain. The pain stays in my shoulder until I move my arm back down.

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Dr. Venu Madhav

Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hello sir, you might be having impingement syndrome so kindly consult an orthopaedic surgeon.

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Dr. Vandana Chauhan (PT) Physiotherapist 16 yrs exp Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vandana Chauhan (PT)

Physiotherapist 16 yrs exp Noida

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It can be due to problem in the neck region /in the shoulder. Please describe the location of the pain and if there is any altered sensation in the arm or fingers/hand.

Next Steps

Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +Heating therapy +some strengthening as well as stretching exercises will be helpful for sure.

Health Tips

At home.. Rest +hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +no side lying on same shoulder +no cold exposure +no manual exertions +no weight lifting +no travelling +no jerks to the shoulder. No long sitting.