Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury and can be minor or serious. 1. Check with an Orthopedic surgeon/ Chiropractic doctor regarding causes like: .torn rotator cuff, bursitis, tendinitis, muscle strain, frozen shoulder. 2. One should also exclude other less common causes like: muscle tension/ poor posture, referred pain, osteoarthritis of shoulder,herniated disc in the neck, infectious arthritis,thoracic outlet syndrome PS. He may ask for investigation like X-ray , MRI Scan or for nerve conduction velocity test. 3. As you have taken common measures to relieve your symptoms thus: .take a non prescription medicine such as: .Acetaminophen, aspirin,ibuprofen for pain . Do stretching and range of motion exercises for your arms & shoulders. . Avoid aggravating activities: ( weight lifting, repetitive or prolonged movements above the shoulder.