For last few months I've had bad shoulder pain. When it's really bad, pain is down whole arm and fingers tingle slightly. It disturbs my sleep. Not discussed it with any HPs - it was much worse a few weeks ago and rest and gentle stretching have helped somewhat. I have self-diagnosed it as tendonitis type thing, possible rotator cuff injury. I ought to at least get a ref to a physio, I know. DH is annoyed that i've not done this yet - he is right (I rarely say that )
In the meantime, what can i do to help or not make it worse? I am terrified it will hang about for ages still, or i'll not get full function back. I try very hard not to overuse it/stretch it when reaching (I try to use other side) or lifting anything much on that side - though it is my dominant arm. To add to the difficulties, i cannot take pain meds like ibuprofen due to other health problems. What would a physio or GP do that i'm not doing already?
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shoulder pain ? rotator cuff injury
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BasketzatDawn · 06/01/2013 23:21
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