i've had an accident on my mountain bike in which i landed very hard on my shoulder, i've been x rayed and been to the doctor, im gettin two different views on how i should be caring for my very pain full shoulder,even though its not broken or disclocated,some say put your arm in a sling and rest it,while other people say keep it moving to avoid a frozen shoulder. what do i do? also what is a frozen shoulder?
2007-03-27 07:27:48 · 3 answers · asked by mark n fordman 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
a frozen shoulder is inflammation of the tendons or the fibrous capsule tissue or the swelling of the soft sac that surrounds the shoulder blade. If you do not move the shoulder blade because of pain or discomfort the problem will get worse. The best cure is physio exercises, turning the shoulder blade in a rotation movement every half hour slowly building up the period of exercises. Deep heat cream or hot baths or showers will help, if using a shower direct the shower head on to the sore part so that it invigorates blood movement and stimulates the muscle, you can also try eucalyptus or rosemary oil, rubbing into the sore part.small doses
2007-03-27 08:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by kally_ stewart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1980 i had a bad fall on my left shoulder,i lost the use of my arm for nearly 18 months,i had broken the nerves in my arm,this did result in a frozen shoulder,i had to have treatment for over a year,the shoulder joint dries up and can sort of join together,i was told that i would never use my left arm again.It took about 3 years before i gained nearly full use of my arm .I am now a 11 handicap golfer.You need proper help to over come this,and that should come from your doctor.
2007-03-27 07:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by RAMON C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shoulder joint is an unstable joint and is enclosed in a bag.
When this shrinks it causes a lot of pain.
It has happened to me twice and is excruciating.
Stay away from the doctor, they sent me to the sadists at the hospital who did even more damage.
See a real sports coach.
Do not try to lift your arms above your head.
Lean forward with a bag of sugar in the hand of the injured shoulder, Describe back and forth, side to side and circular movements.
slowly increase the range of movement.
It worked twice for me.
2007-03-27 07:45:21 · answer #3 · answered by jimgdad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after being told by the doctor i had a frozen shoulder I had to go to hospital outpatience and do exersises twice a week to release it painful but it worked so going by that I would say keep it moving
I was told if it did not move they would inject it and then force it so that it moved
2007-03-27 07:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by 808fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋