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What Causes Persistent Shoulder Pain Radiating Towards The Arm?

I have an ache in my shoulder. It goes at an angle across and down the back of my arm . It is an annoying ache. It has been two months and I ve gone to the chiropractor a few times and it has improved some. I wonder if it is bursitis. I have been taking ibuprofen almost everyday since Can you give some suggestions. It bothers me most at night when I ve been in bed for a couple of hrs.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Hello there. I have read through your question and would like to tell you that the pain you are having may be caused due to bursitis or cervical spondylosis. A blood investigation like ESR and CRP along with an X Ray of the cervical spine will help to make the diagnoses. Meanwhile you should rest the affected area. Apply ice packs. Take an antiinflammatory like aceclofenac to relieve inflammation. Continue with the physiotherapy. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.
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What Causes Persistent Shoulder Pain Radiating Towards The Arm?

Hello there. I have read through your question and would like to tell you that the pain you are having may be caused due to bursitis or cervical spondylosis. A blood investigation like ESR and CRP along with an X Ray of the cervical spine will help to make the diagnoses. Meanwhile you should rest the affected area. Apply ice packs. Take an antiinflammatory like aceclofenac to relieve inflammation. Continue with the physiotherapy. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.