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Shoulder tendonitis. how to tell if there's nerve compression at the shoulder/ rotator cuff? no restriction in movement. just pain when swim/ cut meat

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Shoulder: Tendinitis is more likely. Nerves usually do not get trapped in the shoulder area unless there is extensive surgical intervention and a lot of scarring. You should rest it for about 4 weeks and then go for physical therapy. Exercising an inflamed tendon prevents it from healing and causes pain as well.

Answered 5/6/2015

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