Since two weeks ago, I hv suffered from "hang or cold" shoulder after I believe after an overnight wrong sleeping position that hv stiffen my hand's shoulder nerves. It was swollen after applying oinment and accupunture on it. Simultaneously due to the "long waiting period", it resulted in "stiffed neck" position too as I cannot find a good position to rest my head and shoulder. The shoulder is heavy and cannot be lifted-nerves stiffen and swollen. I hv run "hot water" over it too. Apply head and shoulder's stiffenning lotion to heat it up. Since it is too long and cannot get a good night sleep - can anyone with knowledge offer any better quickie method beside an injection - phobia!
Thanks and meanwhile a good and happy white X'mas ahead and definitely I will do my "gifts" shopping too for the kids in this situation. It does not hinder my enjoyment of Life is Wonderful!
2006-11-17 20:21:25 · 5 answers · asked by jinnynms 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Honestly, I believe SLEEP is foremost- of course getting to sleep may be difficult.
Once you have slept, when you wake, (before hopping out of bed), do some very gentle stretching. This is important for realigning I think.
After that, I suggest mineral baths..... soak for some time because it is so pleasant, and finally, my honest belief is in chiropractic care all the way.
Hope you feel better soon.
2006-11-17 20:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by lynn_k_m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried ibuprofen or naprosyn? The hot water is a good idea. Did the acupuncture help at all? I use a linament called "zheng gu shui" also I use thermocare heating strips. Take magnesium too. It is more of a preventative.
Good luck! These things do go away on there own, just not fast enough!
2006-11-17 20:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to go to occupational therapy. That does not mean that you need help from any work injury. I was bent over with pain for years. Within 4 weeks of occupational therapy, I was not in pain and was able to return to work. You do need therapy. However, there are therapist who will make the injury worse. If this happens, you may have to take injections. I was able to fight off injections for many years but the pain got so bad that I have no choice for injections. The injections make me gain weight and people think I am fat because of my diet. God bless you. Please send cash for Christmas.
2006-11-17 20:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can.. go to a Chiropractor. If not I learned a neat trick to help with back pain. Alternate between heat for ten minutes then cold for ten. Repeat that a couple times, It really does work.
2006-11-17 20:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Nickie N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like frozen shoudler, goes in about 2 weeks. Put your hands behind your head and it feels a bit better. It did for me at least.
2006-11-17 20:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋