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What Causes Constant Shoulder Pain With Trouble Sleeping?
Question: OK-I have constant shoulder pain with trouble sleeping. I have a high torque golf swing which is the likely cause. I have had two cortisone injections without success. The pain is NOT coming from my shoulder joint (rotator cuff). It is almost constant between my spine around T7 and inferior scapular area. What could this be please??
Brief Answer:
Muscle strain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the area you described could be due to a muscle pull or strain. An MRI scan will help in ruling out any disc related problem or a rotator cuff injury.
Here are some general treatment measures which you can follow:
1) Provide complete rest and avoid overhead activities.
2) Apply cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain killer after consulting your doctor.
You can also get some muscle relaxants prescribed in case the pain is persistent. A hot compress and local analgesic gel will also help.
You can also consult a physiotherapist for passive stretching exercises and TENS.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Muscle strain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the area you described could be due to a muscle pull or strain. An MRI scan will help in ruling out any disc related problem or a rotator cuff injury.
Here are some general treatment measures which you can follow:
1) Provide complete rest and avoid overhead activities.
2) Apply cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain killer after consulting your doctor.
You can also get some muscle relaxants prescribed in case the pain is persistent. A hot compress and local analgesic gel will also help.
You can also consult a physiotherapist for passive stretching exercises and TENS.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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