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How Can Pain And Inflammation In The Rotator Cuff Be Treated?

My rotator cuff has been inflamed & sore for the last few months and I take Percocet 10mgs for the pain of my disk problems in my neck & back. My Dr. have me some lidocaine cream to apply to all my sore spots. Neither seems to be working on this shoulder pain. In fact, it s just getting worse. What am I doing wrong?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would like to know your age? Rotator cuff pathology is common after 50 year and it can be traumatic or degenerative. For confirmation of diagnosis Mri of the involved shoulder is needed which van be done from radiology centre nearby you. Treatment depends on cuff pathology. If there is inflammation rest for few weeks with ice compression and then physiotherapy with cuff strengthening exercises is needed. If there is cuff tear treatment depends on size of tear and condition of muscle. please consult shoulder specialist nearby your area. Meanwhile start tab ultracet twice a day for pain relief.

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How Can Pain And Inflammation In The Rotator Cuff Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to know your age? Rotator cuff pathology is common after 50 year and it can be traumatic or degenerative. For confirmation of diagnosis Mri of the involved shoulder is needed which van be done from radiology centre nearby you. Treatment depends on cuff pathology. If there is inflammation rest for few weeks with ice compression and then physiotherapy with cuff strengthening exercises is needed. If there is cuff tear treatment depends on size of tear and condition of muscle. please consult shoulder specialist nearby your area. Meanwhile start tab ultracet twice a day for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.