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Stiffness and pain in left shoulder
My left shoulder is getting stiffer since last 3 months and now this causing lot's of instantanios pain during the time of sleep and while slightly moving my left hand ! what is the cause and cure of this? is this is somewhere related to diabetes or heart blockage?
i am a diabetic person and I was also treated for minute heart blockage I am taking pills for both diseases
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Diagnosis is more important. If no history of trauma, try the steps mentioned above.
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You seem to have Frozen shoulder. It takes time to get better. Use hot fomentation for 10 min and do these exercises mentioned in Video.
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Do lie on painfull side.
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This is most likely frozen shoulder. It's related to diabetes . check blood sugar level. On other hand as physiotherapist advice to you that
1. Gentle shoulder mobility ex for left shoulder 2 time/ day for 5 Repetition each
2 . shoulder manipulation excrise with support of your right hand 2 time/ day for 5 Repetition each
3 walk for 30 minute daily
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continued walk .do regular exercise . check blood sugar level
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if possible then go for swimming
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Stop underlying shoulder beneath head while sleeping
this can cause nerve impingment...which can lead to painful shoulder or stiff shoulder ( periarthritis) which in future can turn into Frozen Shoulder
U must undergo Physiotherapy to heal it up here only
For now follow the precaution given
n hot fomentation for 10 min
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This looks like a frozen shoulder. This is very common in diabetics and age above 40+ and females are more prone than males. So for the condition like this we do hot water fermentation on the affected shoulder front and back 10 mins each. Avoid sleeping on the affected shoulder. Avoid jerks on the shoulder as it can aggrevate pain. Pendular exercise are good for early recovery.
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shoulder mobility exercises once pain reduces with heat.
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do shoulder mobility exercises after heating only. any exercise u feel is creating more pain, avoid doing so.
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The diabetic patients are prone to frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. U have tovet ot treated before it become worst. Fo for advance therapies like acoustic wave or SWT. It will help in deeasing pain immediately and will give long term relief from pain and immobility.
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It due to frozen shoulder.
Do hot water fermentation at neck and shoulders.
Keep your elbows rest during table work or system works.
Do some frozen shoulder exercises two times, (must before sleeping).
Avoid jerky movements and lifting heavy weights by their hand.
Get some muscles relaxant tablets for now
After lock down went for physiotherapy.
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Increased glucose can be one of the reasons for Ur complains. But it can also be due to a fall or previous injury or repetitive strain to Ur left shoulder muscles. It can be also due to poor posture. Or Ur symptoms can be Bez of all the above factors.
What u can do
1. Test and control Ur blood glucose levels
2. Do regular hot pack on Left upper, front and back of the shoulder
3. Atleast 3-4 times a day do regular shoulder movements in the comfortable possible range to avoid further tightness/stiffness/range limitations in all the directions
4. Regular strengthening of shoulder blade muscles.
5. Sit upright and avoid forward rounded shoulders. Regularly please practice pulling back Ur shoulders
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Consult Online Via practo app with a experienced Physiotherapist.
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Avoid lifting heavy weights and do not sleep on left side for now
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You show typical signs of frozen shoulder. This condition is more likely to happen in people with diabetes. I advice you to take a good physiotherapy rehab for your shoulder. The early you start your physio rehab the better ..
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avoid sleeping on your left shoulder
you can apply hot/cold pack ; whichever helps you relieve the pain .. but it will only be twmporary.. exercise is the only solution.
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Left shoulder pain could be because of your diabetes. I have few questions like How long you are diabetic?, Is your glucose level under control? Are you able to do over head activities? What is shoulder range of motion?
As of now your symptoms shows it could be periarthritis shoulder because of your high glucose levels.
You can use Volini spray or gel to the affected site provided you are not allergic.
You can give hot water fomentation for 10-15 mins twice a day.
Note: While giving hot water fomentation keep moving the bag on affected site to avoid burns.
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For further evaluation and treatment you need to consult a Physician or Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist as early as possible.
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Don't lie on the left side while sleeping.
Avoid carrying any bags or small weight on your left hand.
Avoid pulling and pushing actions with your left hand.
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Mr. Manish Kant Gupta (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
This is likely to adhesive capsulitis First giving hotpack for 10minutes and then giving tens and ultrasonic and after 2days doing strengthing exercise
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Dr. Mahesh Chakor (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hello sir, it's most probably a Condition called frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis and don't worry it's very common Condition with diabetic patients.
I recommend you to just visit your nearest physiotherapy clinic and take physio treatment it will be definitely helpful for you.
If you are from Pune then visit to our clinic.
The Physio9 Clinic®, Viman Nagar & Magarpatta.
Regards.
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Dr care Hospitals
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes it might be frozen shoulder . Because of diabetes it happen . First do free shoulder exercise ( up n down ) for some days and then apply moist heat for 10 min on shoulder . It will help to reduce pain .
And take regular physiotherapy treatment for it to recover completely .
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Mr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hai sir , diabetic is no longer related to shoulder joint pain kindly avoid thinking about that and more over ur shoulder pain in left side may give u second thought of heart problem any how arthritis is now common among all and your age is now 50 . Have u visited any orthopaedic doctor for consultation if not kindly do that may be after lockdown . We the Physiotherapist are treating joint problem I would like to kindly request you to apply hot fermentation so faar after applying any pain relieving gel over the painful area . Just do some gentle shoulder exercises which will be helpful for you this u can avail through a telephonic consultation with us .
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Kindly avoid sleeping on the left side as of now
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Caution while lifting any heavy object at home don’t aggravate the pain
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Dr. Deep Arya (PT)
Geriatric Physiotherapist
30 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi it looks like start of Frozen shoulder
Diabetic people are prone for it
You need to avoid sleeping on the affected side
Start doing hot fermentation
After fermentation do the shoulder movements to increase the movement range
Avoid lifting heavy weights
Avoid sudden jerky movements
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If movement range doesn’t start increasing go for Physiotherapy sessions
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Dr. S Sivabalan (PT)
Geriatric Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Dear sir
Is your diabetes in control ? And how long you are suffering from diabetes ? And Long term complications of diabetes may include changes in connective tissue that occur as a results of high glucose levels sir. And it will cause inflammation and capsule stiffness, when you move your shoulders at stiffness period then it may cause restricted painful movement. Nothing to worry.
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Now keep hot and cold pack. (that is 1 minute hot pack & remove it and keep 1minute cold pack ) like this 10minutes 3 times a day to reduce your pain and stiffness first.
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And try to do all shoulder movement with support of other hand and some shoulder free exercise example rise your both hands up and down, raise sideways then rotate your shoulders clockwise and anti-clockwise. if any doubts or queries u can contact us. thanks
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