Question 1

having significant arm/shoulder pain when moving.i hear popping.did not do anything that would cause injury besides normal activity. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dislocation: some time there is popping that means temporary dislocation and relocation. Pain may stay for 2-3 days  if pain for longer duration please see your physician

Question 2

i am having shoulder pain (6-7/10) only when moving my arm inward across my chest. i have no issues raising arm, reaching, or moving arm outward. can do pull ups/chin ups/others with no pain. caused during bench press. is this tendonitis or a tear?

Accepted Answer

: Best is to stop bench presses for a couple of weeks. Sounds more like a strain. Hope you do well.

Question 3

when i drive a lot i get shoulder pain moving in towards my chest what could cause this mostly left arm i do have herniated. disc in neck?

Accepted Answer

Neck or shoulder: You can get similar symptoms from an impingement on either your neck or shoulder itself.  Best thing to do is see a physiatrist and get examined as there are special tests that can be done to determine which it is.   If the exam doesn't lead to answers and MRI would be the next step.  Heart problems can be referred to the left arm (angina) so if you have risk factors for heart disease see an md.

Question 4

i have slight shoulder pain when raising my arm above my head and doing pressing movements.  what is this?

Accepted Answer

Muscle/tendon injury: Without a history of a specific injury, your pain could be coming from the fact that you strained the muscles (deltoid or rotator cuff) around the shoulder or sprained the ligaments and joint that join the end of your collar bone (clavicle) to the shoulder blade (acromion portion of the scapula). You should seek a thorough orthopaedic surgeon evaluation if the pain persists past a week.

Question 5

tuesday gone did 40 pushups left should pain since then swelling and pain when moving my shoulder pain from shoulder to elbow pain at night awakes me?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: This is likely a strain type injury. Recommend rest, ice, compression, and an over the counter anti- inflammatory (ibuprofen or naproxen). If symptoms continue after this treatment for 2-3 weeks, seek consultation with orthopedic surgeon

Question 6

can an improperly placed flu shot cause arm or shoulder pain for several weeks after the injection? have had upper arm/shoulder discomfort w/certain movements ever since my flu shot and haven't done anything out of the ordinary to cause the soreness?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Flu shot pain should be gone within a few days.  Hard to understand how it got complicated.  Might wonder about local bleeding/ bruising, or even infection/ abscess.  Contact source of injection and discuss your concerns,

Question 7

shoulder pain with shooting pain down arm?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Pain from the shoulder down the arm my be caused by a variety of things.  Starting at the neck, there may be a pinched nerve, or the joints in the neck may be irritated. The muscles around the neck and shoulder may develop trigger points or tendonopathy which cause radiating pain. The shoulder itself may develop impingement. A pm;r doc is best able to diagnose the source of your pain.

Question 8

sever left shoulder pain extends to upper arm.

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Any chest pressure like an elephant sitting on your chest?  If so, you better call 911 and go to the ER for possible heart attack!

Question 9

im having shoulder pain and right arm pain any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Arm pain: Could be a pinched nerve in the neck. Gt evaluated. Pinched nerve may cause tingling and numbness as well as weakness.

Question 10

what to do if i have headache and left arm and shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate Neck: If you are not improving have your doctor order a cervical spine mri.  Many times a herniated disc in the neck can cause arm pain especially if you have not improved with the medications and physical therapy.  If it is a herniated disc you may need evaluation from a spine specialist to determine what other options might be needed (injections, surgery, etc) to help reduce pain.

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Having significant arm/shoulder pain when moving.i hear popping.did not do anything that would cause injury besides normal activity. what should i do?

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I am having shoulder pain (6-7/10) only when moving my arm inward across my chest. i have no issues raising arm, reaching, or moving arm outward. can do pull ups/chin ups/others with no pain. caused during bench press. is this tendonitis or a tear?

A member asked:

When i drive a lot i get shoulder pain moving in towards my chest what could cause this mostly left arm i do have herniated. disc in neck?

A member asked:

I have slight shoulder pain when raising my arm above my head and doing pressing movements. what is this?

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Tuesday gone did 40 pushups left should pain since then swelling and pain when moving my shoulder pain from shoulder to elbow pain at night awakes me?

A member asked:

Can an improperly placed flu shot cause arm or shoulder pain for several weeks after the injection? have had upper arm/shoulder discomfort w/certain movements ever since my flu shot and haven't done anything out of the ordinary to cause the soreness?

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Shoulder pain with shooting pain down arm?

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Sever left shoulder pain extends to upper arm.

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Im having shoulder pain and right arm pain any suggestions?

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What to do if i have headache and left arm and shoulder pain?

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