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Shoulder pain and thumb numbness
Shoulder pain and thumb numbbness since last 10 days.
Used pain relief tablets, but still pain is there
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Shoulder Isometrics
Capsular stretching
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It might be because of over straining your shoulder joint which seems like effecting your radial nerve which should be confirmed by neural tension tests done by a qualified physiotherapist.
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need to evaluate how the shoulder joint is in relation to your working position.
selective stretching followed by strengthening of muscles should give you relief.
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taping , splinting should be helpful. warm hot water bag application for 10 mins should give you immediate relief.
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Physiotherapy treatment will help you niw
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U should visit to the Physiotherapist near by. U might be having compression of nerve.
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Hi consult near qualified Physiotherapist. If you are software employee your problem in cervical spine even you watch regular watching TV and computer and mobile also it will affect. If you use high pillow also so please consult near qualified Physiotherapist
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Dr. Shashi Bhushan Joshi (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
Pain radiating from neck ?
do u have a desk job?
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Consult a orthopedic and physiotherapist
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Do not use big pillow.
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Dr. Aparna Kakoti (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Numbness is related to nerve compression.
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Visit a physiotherapist for pain relief
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