Painful shoulder and arm - alternative medicine?

Question

A couple of years ago I jumped and did a big reach with my right arm to reach a frisbe in a tree. My shoulder was really painful for quite a while, I rested it and eventually seemed ok. Recently I was doing some vigourous throwing of bags and scrubbing!and the shoulder, and upper arm are giving me trouble again.
I did take an Aleve one night, as this is supposed to reduce inflamation - and it was somewhat improved the next day. Keep meaning to make time to go to the doc, but would prefer to take/use something natural if possible.
Anyone with similar experience out there?
(A friend suggested too much use of the computer mouse won't help!)

Answer 1

This sounds EXACTLY like a pinched nerve. This is a job for a Chiropractor, if that is the case. Some Medical doctors are skeptical about Chiropractors. So was I, but it's been like a small theraputic miracle.

Try it four 4-8 sessions and you'll be convinced (it takes more than one session for good progress and you'll be a tad sore after your first couple adjustments).

Tiger Balm and Peppermint Lotion are great for external muscle relaxers.

You'd be suprised what a few simple stretches before and after bed will do you. Yoga and Tai' Chi (Martial Art) are also excellent if you have the time and energy.

Re-align your Spine and Chi dude.

Answer 2

Check the lump on the top of your good shoulder, where your collar bone ends, with your good arm down at your side.

Now check the damaged shoulder. If the bone is more pronounced on that side, it probably means you separated your shoulder. That's a lot worse than a dislocation, because a dislocation can be reset right away. A separation (where the collar bone, upper arm and shoulder blade all meet) usually never goes back to where it was and is likely to cause problems later on, such as you describe.

If this is the case with you, don't feel bad that you did not have it treated when it first occurred. Usually surgeons only operate to fix the separation if it is extremely bad. You basically let it reset itself, albeit not in the same way as before.

Answer 3

Me,me,me!I did see a dr.Had to,,I lifted up on an ederly man for three days in a row using alot of my shoulders and arms which happened 3 months ago...to this day I got to be sooo careful!the routine is gonna be like this physical therapy after about 6-7 sessions you should start feeling better...but not every one..didn't work for me..next step x-rays,next step,a specialist..orthopedic surgeon,he will send you for an mri..go see him again for results,my results tendonitis!!Next step keep doing therapy or try the cotisone shots..three sets of them 1 month apart..had my first shot a week ago and no it didn't hurt...i was scared!! ..turned out fine first time I see an improvement..but be careful could come back its a chance I had to take..no more flinging stuff around for me cause inflamation comes back quick..taking a script naproxen...I am stuck with this but hoping to get better in time...doc said some people have tendonitis up to five years!!!YIKES!!

Answer 4

I have not had this kind of shoulder injury, but have typed out a lot of MRI and X-ray reports for the specialist shoulder clinic at the hospital where I work (in London UK), so I know there are a lot of painful shoulders out there!

I would imagine that one of the most helpful things you could do is go to a physiotherapist, who could check your shoulder out and prescribe you some exercises that would help to strengthen the tendons of the "rotator cuff".

(As an extra thought, I personally believe in healing through prayer, and have seen and heard of too many miraculous or quicker-than-expected cures, with or without medical help, to doubt that God can and does heal today.)

Answer 5

If there is a Bikram Yoga studio in your area try this, totally fixed my severe shoulder and arm pain - I was in so much pain sometimes I couldnt even reach out to pick something up, and the yoga totally relieved the pain within about 2 months.

Answer 6

Homeopathic remedies.
Arnica for bruising and reducing inflammation.
Comfrey for bone injury (also called knitbone).
Rhus Tox for sciatica type injuries.
Use potency of 30. You can get in health shops. They work. Try to avoid using arm in heavy lifting etc. You may have repetative strain injury.

Answer 7

I would recommend seeing an osteopath. They will actually treat your problem. A doctor will simply prescribe anti-inflammatories and/or painkillers which will just mask the problem.

Answer 8

i suggest aleve i've seen the commericails and it seems to help everything in ure body

Answer 9

a gentle massage usually helps with joint problems, if it is somethig more serious then your massues should direct u to your doctor, so make sure you get a profesional one...x

Answer 10

well you should go to a Chiropractor