What Would Cause Pain From The Shoulder Only When I Do This?
If I take something as light as a stapler, and extend my arm out to my side I am fine, but If i then (with my arm extended) swing my arm in front of me it hurts very badly.
I do allot of weight lifting, and have always had this shoulder pain, it seems to only hurt when my shoulder is rotated to the front of my body.
I have been taking anti inflammatory, and they have not been able to help. ANy suggestions?
As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor, nor a medical professional, but I have had numerous surgeries on my shoulder.
It sounds like you are having issues with your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is responsible for moving your arm around in its socket. This is why the pain is confined to certain areas/movements. You might notice that while you hold the stapler at some angles there is no pain, while at other angles it is quite painful. This is because the rotator cuff is made up of four major muscles (supraspinatus, etc.) that allow it to move roughly 360 degrees. Most people only injure a part of their rotator cuff which is why the pain is a “range of motion” issue and not in the whole shoulder.
The cause of rotator cuff injuries varies greatly. They are common in pitchers, swimmers, and other people whose sports/professions involve heavy use of a rotating shoulder. Also, trauma (most often a violent dislocation) can cause injury as well. From what you have described, it is possible that your weightlifting is causing, or exacerbating, the issue.
You should definitely see a doctor for this issue. He/she will be able to identify (either through physical examination, or MRI) the exact cause of your injury. If your rotator cuff is torn it will require surgery. However, in many cases, the rotator cuff is loose and physical therapy will help repair it. Also, a doctor might be able to tell you how to change your workout routine to avoid future complications. One danger of leaving it untreated is that it can further destabilize the shoulder and lead to more problems (e.g. a tear in the muscles, dislocation, more pain, etc.). Bottom line, have a professional check it out before it becomes more of a problem. Good Luck.
I’ve had tendinitis in my shoulder for 2 years. The pain never goes away completely. It sounds like your pain might be the same. For me, after several doctor visits and physical therapy, the only thing that takes the pain away (for any length of time) is a cortisone shot, but the pain returns, eventually. I know they are not good for you, if you have too many. So, as soon as my co-worker returns from vacation, I’m going to talk to my boss about work comp. Hopefully, they can do something that my own doctor is isn’t.
Good Luck!
Probably a rotator cuff problem. See a doctor, you might need surgery to correct it.
don’t do that