13-06-2012, 12:04 AM
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Aching shoulder
For days now I've had an awful ache between my neck and shoulder, a bit towards the back, and no time to see the doc. Pain killers don't touch it. Driving makes it worse and I drive for hours every day (work - unavoidable). Exercising it lightly but no effect. Can't find the hot pack!
Maybe one of those creams you rub in?
13-06-2012, 09:23 AM
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Re: Aching shoulder
Originally Posted by Annie Jack
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For days now I've had an awful ache between my neck and shoulder, a bit towards the back, and no time to see the doc. Pain killers don't touch it. Driving makes it worse and I drive for hours every day (work - unavoidable). Exercising it lightly but no effect. Can't find the hot pack! Maybe one of those creams you rub in?
13-06-2012, 02:01 PM
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Re: Aching shoulder
Originally Posted by Annie Jack
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For days now I've had an awful ache between my neck and shoulder, a bit towards the back, and no time to see the doc. Pain killers don't touch it. Driving makes it worse and I drive for hours every day (work - unavoidable). Exercising it lightly but no effect. Can't find the hot pack! Maybe one of those creams you rub in?
16-06-2012, 12:34 AM
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Re: Aching shoulder
Good ideas, thanks. I like the towel rolled under my neck and I did find my wheat bag so I can warm that up tonight. We have something called Voltaren here - will check it out.
I realized I've been holding that shoulder higher and tensed up so I'm making the effort to relax it and massage it a bit. Will look for lavender oil too...
19-06-2012, 12:24 PM
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Re: Aching shoulder
Originally Posted by Annie Jack
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Good ideas, thanks. I like the towel rolled under my neck and I did find my wheat bag so I can warm that up tonight. We have something called Voltaren here - will check it out. I realized I've been holding that shoulder higher and tensed up so I'm making the effort to relax it and massage it a bit. Will look for lavender oil too...
19-06-2012, 01:08 PM
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Re: Aching shoulder
Originally Posted by Aerolor
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Is Voltaren a gel version of Voltarol (Diclofenac) Annie Jack? We have the gel over here (Voltarol Emugell) which is available without prescription, although the Voltarol (Diclofenac) works best when taken orally (tablet form) for me. Works very well and is a NSAID, so don't use it in addition to Ibruprofen or similar. Hope you feel better soon.
26-06-2012, 04:49 PM
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Re: Aching shoulder
Originally Posted by LifeAndLifting
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Annie,It sounds like there is a good possibility that you have a trigger point which is causing this pain. A trigger point is basically an "angry" muscle that starts to spasm and causes all sorts of pain.
First line of defense would be a good massage therapist. Obviously this isn't always the easiest, or most accessible option.
What I would suggest is taking a ball (baseball, lacrosse ball, tennis ball) and pin the ball between your back and a wall. Use the ball to massage the area that hurts. When you find a particularly painful spot, bear down on it and try to do little "strokes" with the ball until it releases.
If you are unable to get enough pressure using the wall, lay down on the floor and do the same thing.
***Be careful not to go over your spine though, just keep it on the muscles***
Let me know if that helps. I used to have the same problem all the time during my soccer playing days.
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I like this idea - will look for a ball and give it a try. Thanks very much.
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