Question 1

Hi i fell and hurt my shoulder and it's swollen and sore and red what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

You may have simply sustained a contusion (bruise of the bone and/or the soft tissues) but if it is very painful and hurts a lot to move it you could have broken a bone.  Apply ice for 10-15 minutes at a time 2-3 times an hour for 2-3 hours, take motrin as directed and rest it.  If it is not much better, or is worse by tomorrow go see a doctor.

Question 2

Hey, i fell the other day and i hurt my shoulder, it feels like it needs to crack and i'm expire inching quite a lot of pain, what should i do? :(

Accepted Answer

I would see a doctor to possibly take x-rays to rule out a fracture or break.  I would do so asap.

Question 3

I think hurt my shoulder lifting, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice, compression and elevation are the primary recommendations for an acute musculoskeletal injury.  The use of tylenol (acetaminophen) and/or nsaid's can help.  See your doctor if your pain from injury persists.

Question 4

I hurt my shoulder drumming. every time i move it, it pops and begins to hurt. my friend told me to get a sling and relax. should i do that?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rest is the cure for overuse or minor injuries of muscles.

Question 5

Had a neck / shoulder injury a few months ago. it still hurts. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Were radiographs taken at time of injury? What treatment did you receive? Nsaid & muscle relaxer may help, but need doc to examine neck & shoulder to determine best treatment. Physical therapy may play a role. Therapeutic massage. Moist heat. Osteopathic manipulation/chiropractic tx.

Question 6

Reaching for an object on a very high shelf in the store i hurt my shoulder and now it hurts to move it around and raise it, what happened?

Accepted Answer

Irritated your rotator cuff.  When you raise your shoulder you pinch the tendons of your rotator cuff between your humerus and the acromion.

Question 7

I hurt my shoulder a month and a half ago, went to the dr, and she said i have inflamed tendons?  i'm still not fully recovered.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis around the shoulder joint can be a prolonged problem...the anatomy is complex and many structures are inter-related, and it is a difficult joint to rest as we use our arms so much!  Follow rest and gentle exercise recommendations as well as you can. If physical therapy or medication has been recommended, comply with instructions. Return to Doc for discussion of further diagnosis/MRI.

Question 8

I hurt my shoulder blade   it's kinda behind the shoulder and radiates up to the neck?

Accepted Answer

Depending how long it has hurt and how you did it this is probably a muscle sprain/strain.  Trying heath, stretching and over the counter anti-inflammatory meds is reasonable for a few weeks. If it does not get better after 2 weeks go to your doctor.

Question 9

I hurt my shoulder just by putting on my shirt. now when i use it in certain positions it hurts very badly. i haven't been able to work out due to this either.

injury to my left shoulder?

Accepted Answer

The group of muscles in the shoulder can be sprained.  They are called the rotator cuff muscles .  The shoulder can also get a torn ligament due to some medications like the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin. Arthritis can also cause shoulder pain when the joint is inflammed.
See a doctor for evaluation for quickest resolution.

Question 10

Yesterday, i slipped on the tile on the back porch, caught myself, but i hurt my shoulder, my arm landed to far back and i felt a sharp pain. help?

Accepted Answer

You should probably have this evaluated in-person.  The shoulder is a complex joint.  You are young so it is likely that you just strained a muscle or ligament, but only way to know for sure is to do a physical examination.

I fell and hurt my shoulder

Hi i fell and hurt my shoulder and it's swollen and sore and red what does that mean?

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Hey, i fell the other day and i hurt my shoulder, it feels like it needs to crack and i'm expire inching quite a lot of pain, what should i do? :(

I think hurt my shoulder lifting, what can i do?

I hurt my shoulder drumming. every time i move it, it pops and begins to hurt. my friend told me to get a sling and relax. should i do that?

Had a neck / shoulder injury a few months ago. it still hurts. what should i do?

Reaching for an object on a very high shelf in the store i hurt my shoulder and now it hurts to move it around and raise it, what happened?

I hurt my shoulder a month and a half ago, went to the dr, and she said i have inflamed tendons? i'm still not fully recovered. is this normal?

I hurt my shoulder blade it's kinda behind the shoulder and radiates up to the neck?

I hurt my shoulder just by putting on my shirt. now when i use it in certain positions it hurts very badly. i haven't been able to work out due to this either. injury to my left shoulder?

Yesterday, i slipped on the tile on the back porch, caught myself, but i hurt my shoulder, my arm landed to far back and i felt a sharp pain. help?

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