Comments for Truth About Shoulders http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com a Podcast by The Shoulder Guy Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:27:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on What’s Your Biggest Shoulder Pain Frustration? by Jane http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/2010/07/04/whats-your-biggest-shoulder-pain-frustration/#comment-9 Jane Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:27:32 +0000 http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/?p=1#comment-9 My biggest frustration is living with pain. I have complete ROM in my right shoulder, however have chronic pain which increases in severity after many activities. The shoulder is not weakened in the usual sense, however after using for any period, pain increases and makes further use unbearable. I have had two cortisone injections and also 2 pain blocks, accupuncture, cupping, physio. X-rays and scans reveal no bone or soft tissue injury, apart from a very small bursitis (not consistent with the level of pain experienced) and x-rays of the spine reveal some degeneration in C2/C3. A musculo/skeletal DR has diagnosed "Imitation Bursitis". I am a very active person, have always participated in sport and gym, and have a job that involves lifting. I would just love to be pain free. My biggest frustration is living with pain. I have complete ROM in my right shoulder, however have chronic pain which increases in severity after many activities. The shoulder is not weakened in the usual sense, however after using for any period, pain increases and makes further use unbearable. I have had two cortisone injections and also 2 pain blocks, accupuncture, cupping, physio. X-rays and scans reveal no bone or soft tissue injury, apart from a very small bursitis (not consistent with the level of pain experienced) and x-rays of the spine reveal some degeneration in C2/C3. A musculo/skeletal DR has diagnosed “Imitation Bursitis”. I am a very active person, have always participated in sport and gym, and have a job that involves lifting. I would just love to be pain free.

]]> Comment on Shoulder Steroid Injections – Safe or Sinister? by admin http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/2010/08/13/shoulder-steroid-injections/#comment-8 admin Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:07:22 +0000 http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/?p=60#comment-8 Hi Pam, if a lack of range of motion is your issue then I would recommend that you start focusing on that both at home and with the help of a physiotherapist who knows about shoulder rehabilitation. In my opinion, if the fracture of the tuberosity was un-displaced then you should have been mobilising your arm much earlier than 6 weeks. I am hopeful for you that your shoulder is just stiff but not frozen as suggested to you. Following a fracture is this region there will be swelling and callous which will make the shoulder tight and also the rotator cuff which attaches along the tuberosity will be significantly inhibited and swollen. This will significantly disable the shoulder especially when lifting above you head. I think the radiographer is right. Get this shoulder moving asap following the injection trying movements like hand behind your head, hands behind your back, rotation of the arm away from your tummy with a bent elbow and elevation above your head when lying down. Keep using the arm with particular focus on using the hand for normal tasks. The recovery will take longer than you think, potentially up to 6 months to get full use and strength back in the rotator cuff and shoulder overall. I hope this helps. All the best and post here again to let me know how you are doing. Cheers Luke The Shoulder Guy Hi Pam, if a lack of range of motion is your issue then I would recommend that you start focusing on that both at home and with the help of a physiotherapist who knows about shoulder rehabilitation. In my opinion, if the fracture of the tuberosity was un-displaced then you should have been mobilising your arm much earlier than 6 weeks. I am hopeful for you that your shoulder is just stiff but not frozen as suggested to you. Following a fracture is this region there will be swelling and callous which will make the shoulder tight and also the rotator cuff which attaches along the tuberosity will be significantly inhibited and swollen. This will significantly disable the shoulder especially when lifting above you head. I think the radiographer is right. Get this shoulder moving asap following the injection trying movements like hand behind your head, hands behind your back, rotation of the arm away from your tummy with a bent elbow and elevation above your head when lying down. Keep using the arm with particular focus on using the hand for normal tasks. The recovery will take longer than you think, potentially up to 6 months to get full use and strength back in the rotator cuff and shoulder overall.

I hope this helps.

All the best and post here again to let me know how you are doing.

Cheers

Luke

The Shoulder Guy

]]> Comment on Shoulder Steroid Injections – Safe or Sinister? by Pam http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/2010/08/13/shoulder-steroid-injections/#comment-7 Pam Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:22:49 +0000 http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/?p=60#comment-7 Hi Luke I fractured my greater tuberosity area of the humerus 7 weeks ago. Had x-rays to identify this, and limited ultrasound pics due to fracture, which identified no visible tears. The verdict of sports medico was to wait 6 weeks for a complete healing. Movement of shoulder was very limited initially, improved VERY gradually over the weeks, but by week 4-5 it was clear it was not going to be all over by 6 weeks. I have had little or no pain,but cannot raise R arm (dominant)above shoulder height, and since week 7 can no longer fasten bra at back. Verdict today at Week 7 was frozen shoulder. I was sent for a cortisone injection into the joint (CT scan guided), and told physio was not needed. Radiographer suggested physio may be helpful to restore motion after 2nd day following cortisone injection, especially since pain is not my issue, just lack of full range of mobility. I am 57, am not aware of any osteoporosis signs and this has not been mentioned. Any suggestions you have for facilitating recovery of movement would be greatly appreciated. I have had to give up yoga for past 7 weeks (not happy!), but otherwise have gradually increased use of R arm. Can wash & dry my hair properly now. Any feedback, advice gratefully received. Cheers. Hi Luke
I fractured my greater tuberosity area of the humerus 7 weeks ago. Had x-rays to identify this, and limited ultrasound pics due to fracture, which identified no visible tears. The verdict of sports medico was to wait 6 weeks for a complete healing. Movement of shoulder was very limited initially, improved VERY gradually over the weeks, but by week 4-5 it was clear it was not going to be all over by 6 weeks. I have had little or no pain,but cannot raise R arm (dominant)above shoulder height, and since week 7 can no longer fasten bra at back. Verdict today at Week 7 was frozen shoulder. I was sent for a cortisone injection into the joint (CT scan guided), and told physio was not needed. Radiographer suggested physio may be helpful to restore motion after 2nd day following cortisone injection, especially since pain is not my issue, just lack of full range of mobility. I am 57, am not aware of any osteoporosis signs and this has not been mentioned. Any suggestions you have for facilitating recovery of movement would be greatly appreciated. I have had to give up yoga for past 7 weeks (not happy!), but otherwise have gradually increased use of R arm. Can wash & dry my hair properly now.
Any feedback, advice gratefully received. Cheers.

]]> Comment on What’s Your Biggest Shoulder Pain Frustration? by admin http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/2010/07/04/whats-your-biggest-shoulder-pain-frustration/#comment-6 admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:55:43 +0000 http://www.truthaboutshoulders.com/?p=1#comment-6 What would your life look like if you could solve your shoulder pain problem? What would your life look like if you could solve your shoulder pain problem?

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