Painful shoulder and arm - alternative medicine?
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This sounds EXACTLY like a pinched nerve. This is a job for a Chiropractor, if that is the case. Some Medical doctors are skeptical about Chiropractors. So was I, but it's been like a small theraputic miracle. \n\nTry it four 4-8 sessions and you'll be convinced (it takes more than one session for good progress and you'll be a tad sore after your first couple adjustments). \n\nTiger Balm and Peppermint Lotion are great for external muscle relaxers. \n\nYou'd be suprised what a few simple stretches before and after bed will do you. Yoga and Tai' Chi (Martial Art) are also excellent if you have the time and energy.\n\nRe-align your Spine and Chi dude.
704244
I had a horrible pain there that stayed for 6 weeks. I saw over 20 Dr's. went to several ER's, took tons of pain, relaxers..nothing helped. Then I went to an orthopedic and got a cortisone injection in my L shoulder, it was gone in 24 hours. I had shoulder impingment. I was practically bedridden. Hope that helps...Oh and to the first idiot...you WISH you had a GF to give you head...you are a moron and probably a virgin.
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For neck and shoulder aches and stiffness, definitely a massage therapist, that would decrease any rigidity (spasm) increase range of motion, and if those aches are causing headaches massage will help release any tension. Massage will sooth out those muscles that are tense and achy, a chiro, well...he will align the vertebra which can help with spastic muscles, but i rather be relax for an hour or 30mins and work on my neck and shoulder.\nGood luck, be well ^i^
76001
Tennis elbow is also known as cubital tunnle syndrome. I am unfamiliar with alternative medicine, but I do know the best treatment is a strong anti-inflammitory and immobilization (usually during sleep). If there is an herb that helps with inflammation, I'd use that and immobilize it
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Don't fret\nOf all the complimetary practices, Acupuncture is the one with atleast some reasearch backing. Recent study proved it to be effective especially in back pain.\nSo people are noticing and things take time, to filter through.\nIt is rotten timing now in the NHS - most essential services alike counselling are being cut back, services are being sold off to private providers within hospitals - You are therefore seeing redundancies for the first time. Is this the best time for introducing acupuncture while our beloved patricia is balancing the books ?\nYou have to be patient.
862055
Try alternative treatment...acuputure is said to be real good.
914459
Here is an article that may help, in addition to all the other answers you've received:\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alternative-medicine/PN00001\n\nGood luck!
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ICE NOT HEAT!!! \n\nThe treatment of a frozen shoulder usually requires an aggressive combination of anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection(s) into the shoulder, and physical therapy. Without aggressive treatment, a frozen shoulder can be permanent.\n\nDiligent physical therapy is often key and can include ultrasound, electric stimulation, range of motion exercise maneuvers, ice packs, and eventually strengthening exercises. Physical therapy can take weeks to months for recovery, depending on the severity of the scarring of the tissues around the shoulder.\n\nIt is very important for persons with a frozen shoulder to avoid reinjuring the shoulder tissues during the rehabilitation period. These individuals should avoid sudden, jerking motions of or heavy lifting with the affected shoulder.\n\nSometimes frozen shoulders are resistant to treatment. Patients with resistant frozen shoulders can be considered for release of the scar tissue by arthroscopic surgery or manipulation of the scarred shoulder under anesthesia. This manipulation is performed to physically break up the scar tissue of the joint capsule. It carries the risk of breaking the arm bone (humerus fracture). It is very important for patients that undergo manipulation to partake in an active exercise program for the shoulder after the procedure. It is only with continued exercise of the shoulder that mobility and function is optimized.
519254
I can relate to your injury. I injured my shoulder about 10 years ago now, but I don't know how I did it. I ended up having surgey (shoulder decompression) I still have trouble today but not as bad as it was before the surgery. A shoulder decompression is where they shave away a small amount of bone at the top of your arm bone where your collar bone meets (dont know the medical gargon), by doing this it stops the tendon being squashed when you move or raise your arm. This is a painful operation but without it, I wouldn't have the movement that I have now, and the pain of the operation outweighs the pain I had before the operation. I don't have 100% movement or 100% pain free.\nThis is not a gauranteed fix as the problem can re-occur. If the bone regrows, it may have to be done again. I have been lucky so far. You will need a LOT of physiotherapy as well.
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If massage helps, the pain could indeed be muscular.  But be aware that hypertension leads to heart disease, and the heart has many ways of warning you.  Usually it is a central chest pain that indicates heart problems, but left sided neck/shoulder pain can also mean heart trouble. I'd have the person be checked out by a doctor to make sure heart is ok.  Good luck!
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I've had frozen shoulder for 2 years now.  I've been to 2 doctors.  I finally cured myself although its not perfect.  I exercise my arm and shoulder every night before going to sleep in bed.  I went on the Internet and looked up frozen shoulder and there are exercises you can do by yourself.  Whatever you do, don't baby it.  The more it hurts, the faster it will heal.  The 2 doctors had me baby it and I wasn't getting better so I started getting mad and exercising it myself.  Its now about 95% healed after 2 years of listening to doctors.
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Sounds like nerve damage, possibly a pinched nerve, Don't fool around with waiting and seeing, my sister did permanent nerve damage this way partly due to a dread of the Dr. & partly due to a high pain tolerance.\nTake the same good care of this as you would for a young child in your care.\nBest wishes on this.Also, if it's the left arm, this is a classic sign of heart attack, often with no other symptoms. You seriously need the support of a Dr., please don't wait until you regret it.
1086993
st john's is the herbal alternative, however, if you find an other one, it probably wont work either.  Just get the scrip or try therapy for the time being (it works great)
1022926
OK, the short answers:\n\nQ: My hand is tingling and is sore too what happened?\nA: You probably subluxated your shoulder, meaning it popped slightly out of the socket, but not fully. This being said, any one of several things could have happened to your hand, injury or subsequent pain are quite common with this type of injury. More than likely you've strained a nerve or pinched one.\n\nQ:The doc x rayed and said it is back in place and he said i have rotary cup damage what does that mean?\nA: Your rotary cup is the collection of muscles binding and holding your shoulder into the socket. Some tearing or stretching (straining) of these muscles are common with this type of injury.\n\nQ: He said i may need surgery why is that?\nA: If you have actually torn some or all of your rotary cup, surgery will be required in order to reconnect the muscle tissues and ensure proper healing.\n\nQ: I am supposed to check the circulation in my hand every once in awhile by checking my finger nails why do I have to do that?\nA: This is called "capillary reaction". What you are doing is pushing all the blood out of the capillaries under your nail and ensuring it fills back up in good time. You were asked to check this to ensure that your loosened shoulder is not pinching off any veins and that you haven't damaged any during the injury, which would probably result in you loosing your arm (the capillary reaction under normal circumstances for most people turns white when pinched and red within a couple seconds afterward).\n\nQ: Do i have to wear the collar and cuff that he gave me?\nA: If you want to heal, yes. Attempting to move the arm retards the healing process greatly and can cause improper healing.\n\n\nFinal Thoughs: To speed your healing, do EVERYTHING your doctor tells you. Wear your cuff, avoid moving/jarring your shoulder, maintain appointments with doctor and call him/her if you have questions or something seems wrong.\n\n\nAdditional Questions:\n-Your chiro is not a MD.\n-Muscles tears generally will not show up in Xray\n-Your doc should make that descision with you.
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Sounds like side effects from the medication you're taking.  Especially if you never experienced this before and you've never had any kind of physical trauma to your spine or shoulders.  Sometimes the drugs we take cause more problems than they cure, check the side effects of all the medications you're taking.  Ask a pharmacist if any or combination of meds can cause the side effects you're experiencing.  \nI personally have stopped taking all of the Pain Killers and Anti-Inflammatories for a chronic pain syndrome because of numerous spinal trauma's and shoulder injuries.  Started seeing a Naturalist and an Acupuncturist for my condition because I was absolutely tired of the side effects and also it was destroying my digestive system.  I'm not 100% pain free yet I feel better than I did before!  Don't have to worry about what new drug the Pain Specialist was going to put me on next and the wicked side effects associated with it.  Just so that he could get his kick back from the Pharmaseutical Industry.  I'll step off of my pedestal.  I'm alot healthier now then I was then taking all of those meds, I'll just cope with the pain and work around it.  I've been dealing with chronic pain since I got out of the military in '89 and have been on meds since.  Not anymore for almost six months!
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I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse and I can tell you that it is like all other medications MAN MADE and it's been known to cause breast and uterine cancer, I was on HRT and ended up with painfull muscular spasms in my arm and chest. Leave it alone.\n\nGloria(BSYA)\ngloriashealth@btinternet.com
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All people are differant when it comes to acupunture.I had this about 6 years ago and found it done nothing at all,then when i was referred to my local hospital,now its alot better the pain aint so unbearable thank god.