Question 1

i have a sharp pain at the bottom of my shoulder when i reach behind me. otherwise no pain at all. could this be a torn rotator cuff?  home remedy?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: Not typically the described symptoms or findings of torn rotator cuff. I am not aware of any home remedies, seek care with orthopedic surgeon.

Question 2

is hydrolyzed collagen beneficial in healing frozen shoulder?
is there any other medication or home remedy for it?

Accepted Answer

Frozen shoulder can: be caused by any number of conditions that occur separately or in combination.  Joint arthritis, prolonged shoulder immobility, bursitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sac around the shoulder joint) and strained tendons and ligaments can contribute to frozen shoulder.  Hydrolyzed collagen isn't likely to help.  Your doctor can advise you as to what OTC medications and exercises might help.

Question 3

hello... i have a bit of a stiff neck, with some pain running down my right shoulder... i think it might be due to the way i sleep. any advise on a quick home remedy? like hot compress?

Accepted Answer

Moist heat: Moist heat to affected area every 4 hrs and motrin or aleve (naproxen) for several days

Question 4

what is a good home remedy for a skin abscess? i have a swelling on my right shoulder that is colored red and is painful upon touching it. it has been there for about one week now. having researched it on the internet, i believe it is a skin abscess. what

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I : I am answering this three days after you posed this question and ten days after your problem began. A skin abscess usually starts as a red, painful area under the skin. It will gradually become harder and more consolidated. You may not be able to see a pocket of pus in the center. If  your have an abcess there is a good possiblity that you need to see a doctor to have an incision and drainage procedure done.  If you have something that is more like a pimple, that is likely to go away on it's own. I can not tell what you have by the description.

Question 5

i have a pinched nerve in my shoulder that has hurt for 3 months and i have no health insurance until january.is there something i can do at home?

Accepted Answer

Local therapy: Use Aleve (naproxen) or Advil if not allergic. Google passive range of motion exercises for shoulder injury. Use BioFreeze as a liniment and get seen at your local Health Dept. clinic: not having health insurance does not excuse the need for a medical exam- get examined.

Question 6

how can i know if i have a pinched nerve in shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: A pinched nerve in the lower part of the neck (cervical spine) can cause pain and discomfort at the shoulder blade which may be what the question is referring to. This is usually diagnosed by the history and exam and can be confirmed by diagnostic testing such as MRI.

Question 7

will acupuncture benefit pinched nerve in shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture for pain: Acupuncture is very effective for a variety of painful conditions.

Question 8

how would doctors recommend i treat pain from thoracic output syndrome. or pinched nerve in shoulder.?

Accepted Answer

Find a good PT: Soft tissue and muscle can create thoracic outlet syndrome as well as anatomic abnormalities from having extra ribs in the neck. See a physician for an MRI and a good physical therapist for soft tissue therapy.

Question 9

pinched nerve in shoulder blade going into neck  also causing nausea going for 3 weeks nothing helping ?

Accepted Answer

Clarify diagnosis: Who has made the diagnosis of "pinched nerve"?  Certainly could be shingles if rash present, or maybe a viral brachial plexitis.  Could consider thoracic outlet syndrome or cervical radiculopathy.  Have you been evaluated by a neurologist or neurosurgeon?

Question 10

i have a herniated disc in t 6 and bulging disc in 5&7 in neck  for yrs. pinched nerve in shoulder blade causing pain in arm and numbing in hand  i have tried over the counter meds heat and ice. nothing helps. ?

Accepted Answer

Further treatment: There are more aggressive treatment options for the spine that are more powerful than using over the counter medications, but they get progressively more involved.  From non invasive alternatives such as physical therapy or chiropractic care, to interventional pain procedures which are invasive but non surgical, to even surgical considerations.  I would not hesitate to be seen to discuss options.

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I have a sharp pain at the bottom of my shoulder when i reach behind me. otherwise no pain at all. could this be a torn rotator cuff? home remedy?

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Is hydrolyzed collagen beneficial in healing frozen shoulder? is there any other medication or home remedy for it?

A member asked:

Hello... i have a bit of a stiff neck, with some pain running down my right shoulder... i think it might be due to the way i sleep. any advise on a quick home remedy? like hot compress?

A member asked:

What is a good home remedy for a skin abscess? i have a swelling on my right shoulder that is colored red and is painful upon touching it. it has been there for about one week now. having researched it on the internet, i believe it is a skin abscess. what

A member asked:

I have a pinched nerve in my shoulder that has hurt for 3 months and i have no health insurance until january.is there something i can do at home?

A member asked:

How can i know if i have a pinched nerve in shoulder blade?

A member asked:

Will acupuncture benefit pinched nerve in shoulder?

A member asked:

How would doctors recommend i treat pain from thoracic output syndrome. or pinched nerve in shoulder.?

A member asked:

Pinched nerve in shoulder blade going into neck also causing nausea going for 3 weeks nothing helping ?

A member asked:

I have a herniated disc in t 6 and bulging disc in 5&7 in neck for yrs. pinched nerve in shoulder blade causing pain in arm and numbing in hand i have tried over the counter meds heat and ice. nothing helps. ?

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