Treatment options for shoulder pain

The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body, allowing you to reach something high above your head, swing a tennis racket, or lift a child. The patella joint has three prominent bones: the humerus (long bone in the arm), the clavicle (clavicle), and the scapula (shoulder blade). The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. Roll your shoulder back and forth. It also allows the arm to move in a circular motion and move up and away from the body. Swelling, damage, or bone changes around the rotator cuff can cause shoulder pain. In most cases, you can treat shoulder pain at home. However, physical therapy and surgery may also be necessary.

Treatment options for shoulder pain include:

Ice the shoulder area for 15 minutes, then let it work for 15 minutes. Repeat this 3 to 4 times a day for 2 to 3 days. Wrap ice in cloth; putting ice directly on the skin can cause frostbite.

Taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help reduce inflammation and pain.

Rest your shoulder for several days before returning to normal activity and avoid any movements that cause pain. Limit work or general activities.

Steroids injected directly into the affected joint space, bursa, or area around an inflamed tendon can reduce inflammation and pain.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy, both emerging therapies, involve collecting specific cells from your body, concentrating them, and injecting them directly into the shoulder joint, bursa, or tendon sheath.

It is essential to receive appropriate treatment as soon as possible. Your nerves will heal and symptoms will ease in most cases, but it is best to get a proper diagnosis. Sudden pain in the left shoulder can be a sign of a heart attack.

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