Shoulder Pain And Stiffness

You may get shoulder pain or stiffnes due to muscle cramps or shoulder bursitis.

Frozen shoulder disease is more commonly seen in diabetic patients.

Also pain and stiffness may occur due to rotater cuff tear disease which may be caused due to some previous injury to the shoulder rotater cuff muscles.

You may require Xrays and maybe additional MRI to find out the exact cause .Get a consultation with your orthopedic doctor so that the shoulder may be checked properly before doing the costly Xray and MRI Investigation.

Basic treatment consist of application of ice to reduce the inflammation,a customised physiotherapy protocol,giving adequate rest to the shoulder joint ,by avoiding carrying heavy weights etc.Sports activities may be stopped till the treatment is completed.