That's easier said than done when you're a quad. My left shoulder is killing me ... which I'll concede overstates matters but it is sore and is getting in the way of my independence and I'm a wuss! Sharon helped me several times throughout the day (at our Council meeting). Spike continued her TLC upon returning from Avalon (5 hour round trip by public transport). I flailed and muttered throughout the night, which makes me a joy to sleep next to.
Sore shoulder advice from Mothernature.com
If your pain is from overuse, the following techniques should be helpful.
Change your ways. If your shoulder is often sore after work or doing your favorite hobby, try to think of ways to give your shoulder a breather from any repetitive motions that may be causing the problem, advises Fred Allman, Jr., M.D., orthopedic surgeon and director of the Atlanta Sports Medicine Clinic. Don't quit exercising, though. If you pitch baseballs for fun, for example, give your shoulder a rest by riding a bike for a few days.
Ice is nice. At the first sign of a sore shoulder, apply an ice pack to the painful area several times a day for no more than 20 minutes, says Blackburn. Ice numbs the area and reduces swelling and inflammation.
Turn on the heat. After three days of ice treatment, provided the pain has subsided, apply a moist heating pad to the area. Use it for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day, says Blackburn. Heat increases the flow of blood, flushing the injured area. Even blasting the area with hot water during a shower is helpful, he says.
We'll see ...
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