I have been able to crack my shoulders since I was a teenager - I'm 29 now. However, I never do it.
Last week my right shoulder suddenly, without incident, began throbbing and to move it was difficult and it felt almost like I had dislocated it. I gave it some rest and was able to move it here and there but then it got bad again. Today I'm forcing it around and can hear all sorts of crunching and grinding, as can people sitting near me.
Literally, it feels like any minute now it's just going to break completely off and only be attached by the skin. The pain comes and goes but I just have that scary "don't move it" feeling.
What is up??
(I know I know, go to the ER - I will. But can you tell me what it might be where I didn't do anything?)
2006-07-25 09:34:18 · 5 answers · asked by Greta Leigh 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
the shoulder is a large and powerful joint.
It is very complex and is made of alot of small ligamnets and tendons, rotator cuff etc.
When the shoulder joint is damaged it can get worse and worse.
I had my shoulder surgically reconstructed 3 years ago. It is a painful recovery but well worth it.
When it hurts pack it in ice and start looking for a good surgeon.
2006-07-25 09:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by boa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had this 2 years ago when I damaged my rotator cuff while showing off. This is very detailed and really gives you the techniques you need to sort out your own shoulder issues and a lot more info such as preventing further injuries. If you have a shoulder keeping you awake at night you'll know it's no laughing matter.
Stop Shoulder Pain Permanently?
2016-05-14 12:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like cartilage damage. You probably don't want to hear this, but you may be getting older. I didn't believe it either when someone told me that, so let's think of a different excuse. Try taking Glucosamine with MSM. It's good for your joints and cartilage.
2006-07-25 09:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Smoothie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have some damage to your rotator cuff ...and or the cartilage surrounding the rotator cuff muscles. See a doctor
2006-07-25 09:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
non use has let spurs develop, exercise daily will help, rotation and rolling movements daily will prevent new formations ice is nice, 20 minutes on and twenty off, chiropractor can help also!
2006-07-26 04:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋