Question 1

can i use icy hot on a pulled shoulder muscle

pulled muscle?

Accepted Answer

Pulled muscle:  Were you diagnosed as having a muscle problem, and not a ligament, tendon, or neurologic one? Temperature therapy probably won't hurt, but may not help. Would be wise to see your Physician for appropriate diagnosis and establishing a treatment plan that addresses the diagnosis.

Question 2

can a pulled shoulder muscle cause pain in breast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. However if using nsaids pain does not go away , get checked by doctor.

Question 3

how to cure the shoulder muscle pain ...i had a pain on right side and back side shoulder muscle?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: First you need a proper diagnosis and then a conservative plan will be tried using physical therapy and possible anti-inflammatory meds.

Question 4

3 weeks post opt from t3-4 laminanktomy  pulled shoulder/neck muscle 3 days ago now think i may have small tear same muscle . what should i do beside ice and pt?

Accepted Answer

Go back to doctor: If it bothers you that much and does not improve at all you may indeed have a tear. Go see the doctor. You may need further testing

Question 5

with a twinged or pulled upper back/shoulder muscle, could that cause muscle spasms and pain that radiates out into other areas? would it be feasible for the pain to radiate to the front chest muscles too?

Accepted Answer

: Muscle tension can manifest in multiple areas all over the body. Please book an appointment to discuss your case in greater detail.

Question 6

pulled a shoulder muscle and have been having jaw/bite issues ever since (6 weeks+).  my dentist is perplexed but i think they are related.  who/what ?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: See your PCP for onging evaluation of  shoulder  pain/dysfunction. There is not a strong relationship between shoulder pain ,unless you have a heart condition like angina pectoris or advanced coronasty artery disease.

Question 7

is it possible to pull a shoulder muscle without doing anything strenuous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, however it is more likely that your have a tendinity or bursitis of the shoulder. If it persists, have it evaluated.

Question 8

i pulled a shoulder muscle. now pain is going down my arm and to my hand. is this serious ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You describe symptoms that can only be honestly assessed by your doctor in his or her office.  Only after a thorough evauation will he/she be able to come up with what's wrong and what to do to get you better.

Question 9

i think i have a pulled torn shoulder  muscle.my left shoulder hurts when i bend over, when i cough i get a deep sharp pain, sneeze, and laugh too. ?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff tear: you could have a rotator cuff tear. You need to see your physician and see a orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist to help make the diagnosis

Question 10

i pulled my shoulder muscle one month ago. 3 weeks ago my pointer and middle finger became numb / tingly ... i have a lot of arm pain. how long does ?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder issues: can cause hand and arm tingling if there is an unstable shoulder however constant tingling in a hand could represent peripheral nerve compression or nerve root compression in the neck, which coincidentally also can cause muscle pam in the neck and shoulder. Constant tingling for three weeks merits and evaluation, talk to your PCP about a referral to a specialist

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Can i use icy hot on a pulled shoulder muscle pulled muscle?

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Can a pulled shoulder muscle cause pain in breast?

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How to cure the shoulder muscle pain ...i had a pain on right side and back side shoulder muscle?

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3 weeks post opt from t3-4 laminanktomy pulled shoulder/neck muscle 3 days ago now think i may have small tear same muscle . what should i do beside ice and pt?

A member asked:

With a twinged or pulled upper back/shoulder muscle, could that cause muscle spasms and pain that radiates out into other areas? would it be feasible for the pain to radiate to the front chest muscles too?

A member asked:

Pulled a shoulder muscle and have been having jaw/bite issues ever since (6 weeks+). my dentist is perplexed but i think they are related. who/what ?

A member asked:

Is it possible to pull a shoulder muscle without doing anything strenuous?

A member asked:

I pulled a shoulder muscle. now pain is going down my arm and to my hand. is this serious ?

A member asked:

I think i have a pulled torn shoulder muscle.my left shoulder hurts when i bend over, when i cough i get a deep sharp pain, sneeze, and laugh too. ?

A member asked:

I pulled my shoulder muscle one month ago. 3 weeks ago my pointer and middle finger became numb / tingly ... i have a lot of arm pain. how long does ?

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