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Suggest Treatment For Torn Rotator Cuff In The Shoulder

IF i HAVE A TORN ROTATOR CUFF IN MY SHOULDER----PRIOR TO SURGERY, WHAT IS THE BEST THING FOR PAIN RELIEF FOR IT----IT IS CONSTANT THROBBING AND OFTEN SEARING SHOOTING PAIN AND ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT--IT SEEMS TO GET MUCH WORSE WHEN SLEEPING AND WAKES ME UP OFTEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT---ANY REMEDY FOR THAT ?
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query I understand your concern.For pain relief you can -
- Give complete rest to the shoulder for at least 2 days with ice pack & over the counter pain medicine.
- After that start doing non painful movements very slowly. Do not use sling.. let the shoulder hang down & move gently . Ice pack / hot fomentation
during or after the movement.
The throbbing pain is due to pressure on nerve --relieved by anti inflammatory medicines/ vitamin B12 as per advise of the surgeon.
Throbbing pain at night can follow a sleeping posture causing continuous pressure on nerve. Can be reduced by sleeping on opposite side of injury/ making the arm comfortable with help of pillows. . The pain medicine or steroids ( as per advise of treating doctor ) would help,
Please consult an orthopedic surgeon.
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Suggest Treatment For Torn Rotator Cuff In The Shoulder

Hi, Thanks for the query I understand your concern.For pain relief you can - - Give complete rest to the shoulder for at least 2 days with ice pack & over the counter pain medicine. - After that start doing non painful movements very slowly. Do not use sling.. let the shoulder hang down & move gently . Ice pack / hot fomentation during or after the movement. The throbbing pain is due to pressure on nerve --relieved by anti inflammatory medicines/ vitamin B12 as per advise of the surgeon. Throbbing pain at night can follow a sleeping posture causing continuous pressure on nerve. Can be reduced by sleeping on opposite side of injury/ making the arm comfortable with help of pillows. . The pain medicine or steroids ( as per advise of treating doctor ) would help, Please consult an orthopedic surgeon. thanks