What hurts...: my right shoulder hurts as I try to relax (just rest position) it or I try to move it down. When I am moving my arm doing any other activity I don't notice any particular pain. In fact, the pain is more like "under" my right scapula, I cannot "touch" a muscle that actually hurts.
How you hurt it...: I have been cleaning and painting my whole new apartment for the last 5 days, could it be that?
When you hurt it...: I actually think the problem started already some weeks ago, I normally don't feel pain, but AFTER I do some "work" like heavy cleaning or painting the walls, I feel I cannot relax the shoulder. The pain usually persists some hours or even one day.
Your pain level (1 is low, 10 is high pain): 4, but it\'s very annoying
because I cannot leave my shoulder relax, I feel like I need to hold the shoulder up to releave the pain, (or holding mu right elbow with my left hand) and when pain occurs, I don't know how to sleep comfortably.
Your age and overall health...: 30 years, female, good overall health, quite active, I do sport (hiking specially) but often only have time for that during the weekend/holidays.
Any other information you feel is relevant...: For the last months (last december especially) I have experienced more "problems" in my back, like muscle strain (right trapezium), and I had to do rehab for 15 days. thank you very much
YOUR INJURY COULD BE...
Thoracic Strain
REHAB YOUR INJURY BY...
Icing: 15 minutes for 2 to 3 times per day, with at least one hour in-between.
Shoulder circles backwards: Lift shoulders up, back and down and hold the position for 5 seconds. Perform 10 repetitions 2 times per day.
Scapular setting: Bring your shoulders up, back and down and hold this position while performing daily activities. This should significantly reduce the pain in the scapular area.
Good sleeping position: Start sleeping in this position. Lay down on your good shoulder. Tuck a pillow under your arms and hug the pillow with both arms and this should keep your body in a neutral position which should help with the pain.
