Pain in shoulders and upper arms.

[Mark Nothing]

I had a similar shoulder pain for years and thought it was from over doing it repainting my whole condo. Just like you are attributing it to too much use of your crutches. 

 

Did you consider another possibility? Have you been using your tablet or smart phone too much, holding your arms outstretched for long periods of time in a static way looking at your screen?

 

One of my friends is a retired physical therapist and he said this type of should/arm pain is a very common problem now and gave me the following information. The human body is made for motion, not to be static.  Knots form in the shoulder leading to pain. I think he called it tendonitis. He gave me two shoulder rubdowns identifying the painful spots and rubbed the tissue vigourously, which was very painful.  This was to unfreeze the static knots.  Like a drinking straw that has collapsed onto itself and no fluid can move, leading to the painful discomfort.  The rubdown objective was to reopen the frozen knots in the tissue.

 

So I quit using my tablet screen too much with outstretched static arms, kept a positive attitude each day that my shoulders would return to painfree and fully functional and it worked.  I even repainted my room a few years later with zero pain.

[jimn]

12 hours ago, Mark Nothing said:

I had a similar shoulder pain for years and thought it was from over doing it repainting my whole condo. Just like you are attributing it to too much use of your crutches. 

 

Did you consider another possibility? Have you been using your tablet or smart phone too much, holding your arms outstretched for long periods of time in a static way looking at your screen?

 

One of my friends is a retired physical therapist and he said this type of should/arm pain is a very common problem now and gave me the following information. The human body is made for motion, not to be static.  Knots form in the shoulder leading to pain. I think he called it tendonitis. He gave me two shoulder rubdowns identifying the painful spots and rubbed the tissue vigourously, which was very painful.  This was to unfreeze the static knots.  Like a drinking straw that has collapsed onto itself and no fluid can move, leading to the painful discomfort.  The rubdown objective was to reopen the frozen knots in the tissue.

 

So I quit using my tablet screen too much with outstretched static arms, kept a positive attitude each day that my shoulders would return to painfree and fully functional and it worked.  I even repainted my room a few years later with zero pain.

Thanks for the positive reply. Yes I probably do use my mobile a lot but no more than I have always done. As per my original post I am having chiropractor sessions doing exactly as you described but so fat no joy, that is why I created this thread to get some ideas. Cheers.

[jimn]

12 hours ago, Mark Nothing said:

I had a similar shoulder pain for years and thought it was from over doing it repainting my whole condo. Just like you are attributing it to too much use of your crutches. 

 

Did you consider another possibility? Have you been using your tablet or smart phone too much, holding your arms outstretched for long periods of time in a static way looking at your screen?

 

One of my friends is a retired physical therapist and he said this type of should/arm pain is a very common problem now and gave me the following information. The human body is made for motion, not to be static.  Knots form in the shoulder leading to pain. I think he called it tendonitis. He gave me two shoulder rubdowns identifying the painful spots and rubbed the tissue vigourously, which was very painful.  This was to unfreeze the static knots.  Like a drinking straw that has collapsed onto itself and no fluid can move, leading to the painful discomfort.  The rubdown objective was to reopen the frozen knots in the tissue.

 

So I quit using my tablet screen too much with outstretched static arms, kept a positive attitude each day that my shoulders would return to painfree and fully functional and it worked.  I even repainted my room a few years later with zero pain.

Thanks for the positive reply. Yes I probably do use my mobile a lot but no more than I have always done. As per my original post I am having chiropractor sessions doing exactly as you described but so fat no joy, that is why I created this thread to get some ideas. Cheers.

[jimn]

On 3/2/2025 at 2:06 PM, CharlieH said:

Unfortunately there is unlikely to be any "quick fix" if this is nerve or soft tissue related, correct exercise/stretch  routine, and decent massage (not the soft happy ending type) should see improvement. The work is mostly on your part, with posture, flexibility exercise and strengthening supporting muscles.

 

Why not go along to the suggested physiotherapy centre and get an assessment and go from there .

 

I would try this before incurring possibly unnecessary expense of MRI etc, not saying rule it out, but if you are paying and not insurance I would explore other options before digging into the bank balance for specialist or imaging etc. 

I thought I would update this thread as it may help anyone interested. I have been considering the advice by @CharlieH and @Sheryl. I have been following a number of sites online and tried to work out an exercise programme for myself, so far no better. I have also had 6 chiropractor sessions again no better. So I have bit the bullet and booked an MRI at SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri for a C Spine MRI without contrast, it's on promotion at 5,888 baht plus pre consultation fee of between 800 and 1500 baht. Depending how this goes I may visit a Spine specialist recommended by @Sheryl

 

Thanks again 

[Sheryl]

2 minutes ago, jimn said:

I thought I would update this thread as it may help anyone interested. I have been considering the advice by @CharlieH and @Sheryl. I have been following a number of sites online and tried to work out an exercise programme for myself, so far no better. I have also had 6 chiropractor sessions again no better. So I have bit the bullet and booked an MRI at SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri for a C Spine MRI without contrast, it's on promotion at 5,888 baht plus pre consultation fee of between 800 and 1500 baht. Depending how this goes I may visit a Spine specialist recommended by @Sheryl

 

Thanks again 

That is an excellent price for MRI. 

 

Makd sure to get the scan on DVD so spine specialist can directly review it.