HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In The Shoulders After An Injury?

I fell down the stairs eight months ago. When I fell I reached my arm back to catch myself, my arm kept going backward while I kept going down. It s been eight months and I ve had two Cortizone shots and I ve done physical therapy. My shoulder still hurts. What do you think could be wrong?
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI,

I have been through your query and I understand your concern regarding the pain in your shoulder. Sorry that you have had a traumatic experience 8 months back and still suffering from the pain. It is most probable that you have some issue with your shoulder and muscles which need to be thoroughly evaluated. In most cases of such falls, the rotator cuff gets damaged.

This can be confirmed by an X ray and MRI. Treatment:

1) Firstly do not lift very heavy weights or do strenuous works. Rest is essential to heal it.

2) Physio therapy is need of the hour to get best of your condition back.

3) Analgesics like Tylenol/paracetamol can be taken to only relieve the pain, but not for complete. treatment.

4) In cases you experience other symptoms like numbness or your arm and hands, then you need to get examined physically.

5) If your problem aggravates you need to get yourself physically examined and investigated through radiological methods like X ray and MRI.

Hope these suggestion help you. Contact for further follow up.

Thanks with best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In The Shoulders After An Injury?

HI, I have been through your query and I understand your concern regarding the pain in your shoulder. Sorry that you have had a traumatic experience 8 months back and still suffering from the pain. It is most probable that you have some issue with your shoulder and muscles which need to be thoroughly evaluated. In most cases of such falls, the rotator cuff gets damaged. This can be confirmed by an X ray and MRI. Treatment: 1) Firstly do not lift very heavy weights or do strenuous works. Rest is essential to heal it. 2) Physio therapy is need of the hour to get best of your condition back. 3) Analgesics like Tylenol/paracetamol can be taken to only relieve the pain, but not for complete. treatment. 4) In cases you experience other symptoms like numbness or your arm and hands, then you need to get examined physically. 5) If your problem aggravates you need to get yourself physically examined and investigated through radiological methods like X ray and MRI. Hope these suggestion help you. Contact for further follow up. Thanks with best regards, Dr. Suhas Chauhan