Shoulder Pain Treatment in Mumbai
Shoulder Pain
Treatment in Mumbai
What is Shoulder Pain Treatment?
The shoulders are one of the important joints in the body that performs a versatile range of motions. That’s why shoulder complications interfere in day-to-day activities. The shoulder is made of a ball-and-socket joint and three major bones, i.e., arm bone, collarbone, and shoulder blade. The shoulder Is prone to injury due to daily lifestyle, sports activity.
Dr. Ubale briefly discusses causes, symptoms, and treatment options for shoulder pain treatment in Mumbai.
Causes Of Shoulder Pain
Several factors may lead to shoulder pain and swollen tendons. However, other body parts, such as neck pain, can also cause shoulder pain.
Some other possible causes of shoulder pain are:
- Arthritis
- Pinched nerves
- Tear in the rotator cuff
- Dislocated shoulder
- Spinal cord injury
When to seek help
Typically shoulder pain arising from daily stress subside in a day or two. However, if you face the following symptoms, contact the doctor immediately to seek medical assistance:
- Difficulty in shoulder- joint movement
- Swelling in shoulder joints
- Stiffness in joints
- Fever
- Persistent shoulder pain for more than a week
Note: Sudden pain in your left shoulder may be a sign of a heart attack. You are advised to call emergency ASAP. Other signs of heart attack are:
- Breathing problem
- Chest stiffness
- Dizziness
- Unable to move the arm
- Chest pain
Shoulder Pain Treatment
Treatment of shoulder pain depends on the cause of the pain, symptoms, and complications. The doctor decides on the right treatment based on diagnostic tests that include bone x-rays, CT, and MRI to visualize bone-to-muscle complications better. With minor symptoms and early diagnosis of shoulder pain, the surgeon may choose a conservative treatment that includes; medicine, physical therapy, or injections; however, the surgeon may do the surgery in case of escalated pain.
- Medications prescribed for shoulder pain are generally NSAIDs corticosteroids.
- The doctor can prescribe a cold compress to subside inflammation.
- The doctor may recommend chiropractic or pressure point therapy to alleviate nervous distension.
However, if there is a fracture, infection, or severe shoulder pain, the surgeon will recommend the following surgeries as
Arthroplasty– involves repairing the damaged bone with artificial materials or implants known as prostheses. Surgeons can partially or completely replace the damaged bone and shoulder to repair the damage caused by arthritis.
Arthroscopy– is the surgery done with the help of an arthroscope, a thin medical instrument with a camera on top. It transmits direct internal video of the surgical site that helps doctors to monitor and do surgery efficiently. Arthroscopy is usually done for rotator cliff complications and tissue repair.
Why Choose Dr. Tushar Ubale For Shoulder Pain Treatment?
Lifestyle modifications and stress make shoulder pain a common problem; however, if it persists for a week, it is better to consult a specialist and start shoulder pain treatment in Mumbai. Dr. Tushar Ubale is a well-known and experienced orthopedic and pain specialist; so, if you are looking for a consultation in Mumbai, book an appointment with him right away!
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