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What Causes Recurrent Pain And Tightness In The Left Mid Shoulder?

Hi.I have tightness and pain in left mid shoulder, sometimes mid left side back ,left hip when when walking then left knee and sometimes left foot can be painful. Sometimes my left muscle outside left thigh to knee feels tight and painfull. Comes and goes though. I have a stand up desk at work and try to stretch daily and try not to take pain relief.
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
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Hello Dear. Most probably you are having frozen joint syndrome.

Frozen joints (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain, and limited range of movement in your joint area. It may happen after an injury or overuse or from a disease such as diabetes or a stroke. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms, and joint movements become difficult and painful. The condition usually comes on slowly, then goes away slowly over the course of a year or more.

You need to consult an orthopedician. Your doctor may suspect frozen joints if a physical exam reveals limited joint movement. An X-ray may be done to see whether symptoms are from another condition such as arthritis or a broken bone.

Treatment for frozen joints usually starts with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and application of heat to the affected area, followed by gentle stretching. Ice and medicines (including corticosteroid injections) may also be used to reduce pain and swelling. And physical therapy can help increase your range of motion. A frozen joint can take a year or more to get better.

If treatment is not helping, surgery is sometimes done to loosen some of the tight tissues around the joints. Two surgeries are often done. In one surgery, called manipulation under anesthesia, you are put to sleep and then your arm or leg is moved into positions that stretch the tight tissue. The other surgery uses an arthroscope to cut through tight tissues and scar tissue. These surgeries can both be done at the same time.

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
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What Causes Recurrent Pain And Tightness In The Left Mid Shoulder?

Hello Dear. Most probably you are having frozen joint syndrome. Frozen joints (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain, and limited range of movement in your joint area. It may happen after an injury or overuse or from a disease such as diabetes or a stroke. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms, and joint movements become difficult and painful. The condition usually comes on slowly, then goes away slowly over the course of a year or more. You need to consult an orthopedician. Your doctor may suspect frozen joints if a physical exam reveals limited joint movement. An X-ray may be done to see whether symptoms are from another condition such as arthritis or a broken bone. Treatment for frozen joints usually starts with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and application of heat to the affected area, followed by gentle stretching. Ice and medicines (including corticosteroid injections) may also be used to reduce pain and swelling. And physical therapy can help increase your range of motion. A frozen joint can take a year or more to get better. If treatment is not helping, surgery is sometimes done to loosen some of the tight tissues around the joints. Two surgeries are often done. In one surgery, called manipulation under anesthesia, you are put to sleep and then your arm or leg is moved into positions that stretch the tight tissue. The other surgery uses an arthroscope to cut through tight tissues and scar tissue. These surgeries can both be done at the same time. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini