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My physical therapist diagnosed me with shoulder impingement and suggested i take aleve (naproxen) for 7-10 days to reduce inflammation. however he didn't menti?

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See details: He didn't mention what? If it is the dose you should take 2 tablets twice daily with meals.

Answered 7/7/2015

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder impingement: Part of dealing with inflammation in the shoulder is to try and reduce it. This is accomplished by taking NSAIDs consistently for 2-4 weeks, restricting motions that produce pain, using ice intermittently doing specific isometric exercise to tone muscles

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/23/2015

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