Question 1

my shoulder hurts when i am exhaling ?

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Shoulder pain: Depending on the characteristic of the pain, such as sharp, stabbing, dull, aching will determine origin of discomfort.  In my opinion it sounds like an irritation of the nerve of the diaphragm.  This is known as referred pain. The diaphragm expands and contracts during our breathing cycle.  If it become w.

Question 2

my shoulder hurts very badly when i try to lift?

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Many possibilities: Pain to the shoulder when lifting can have many possible causes, including a strain or tear of any number of muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Also possible is bursitis of the shoulder, arthritis in the joint, shoulder impingement, or a nerve pain. Best to see your doctor so that an examination can be performed.

Question 3

should i continue to exercise even tho my shoulder hurts?

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Musculoskeletal pain: Would not try to work through shoulder pain, as it will probably just worsen.  Need to let the injury heal and avoid shoulder exercise until it feels better.

Question 4

my shoulder hurts more at night then during the day. is that common?

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Yes. Most peoplesimi: Yes,pain in the shoulder at night is pretty common. Most people complain of difficulty lying on the affected side while in bed. Having said that it is important to remember that the pain can be a result of multiple problems, ranging from a simple sprain to a full rotator cuff tear. Please see your doctor for a detailed exam.

Question 5

my shoulder hurts all the time. how do i know if i have a rotary cuff tear?

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See orthopedic: The only way to know for sure is to have an MRI done.  I would suggest starting with a visit to an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

i'm worried because my shoulder hurts. can someone help me out, plz, what do you suggest?

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Ice.: You can ice your shoulder and take an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication. Then see an orthopedic shoulder specialist.

Question 7

i recently fell at the skatepark and my shoulder hurts to lift to a certain point is that a rotary cuff tear or something else?

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Eval: Your shoulder will need to be examined with more of a history to be able to tell you what the actual injury is. Take care.

Question 8

my shoulder hurts whenever i breathe, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: You should not have shoulder pain every time you breath. I recommend seeing a physician for evaluation and treatment. It's not possible to diagnose you with limited info and no exam. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 9

my shoulder hurts and it hurts to breqthe what does this mean?

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Be careful!: If you have been recently injured and are getting better, then likely just a bruise.
BUT, if no injury it may mean cancer or infection. 
Please bet a check up ASAP if no injury. And get a check up if you have an injury but are not about 50% better in 3 to 5 days.

Question 10

how come my shoulder hurts still after my car accident 5 years ago?

Accepted Answer

Injuries to a : Joint will cause chronic damage well into the coming years. 5 to 25 years can occur and the injury continues to flare up in these joints. The reason is because inside joints there are almost always very few blood vessels to promote healing, so injuries to any joint, especially the larger ones like hips and knees, are notorious for causing recurrent symptoms and overall worsening over time.

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I'm worried because my shoulder hurts. can someone help me out, plz, what do you suggest?

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I recently fell at the skatepark and my shoulder hurts to lift to a certain point is that a rotary cuff tear or something else?

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