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Can Left Shoulder Pain Be Related To Bursitis In The Shoulder And Arm?

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Question : Hi hope someone can help I woke up this mornjng with lefr shoulder pain I do have bad sleeping habits in terms of how I position my arms i also have burtitis in left shoulder and arm any suggestions if this is related
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be related to bursitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The pain in the shoulder on getting up in the morning can be due to extreme extension of the arm above the head while sleeping. You can start with a mild pain killer like Aleve after meals and do a hot compress in the painful area. Application of local analgesic gel or a local muscle relaxant gel will also help. This should subside in next 2-3 days. In case the pain is severe or persistent then you may need to consult an orthopedician and get oral muscle relaxants prescribed.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Can Left Shoulder Pain Be Related To Bursitis In The Shoulder And Arm?

Brief Answer: Can be related to bursitis. Detailed Answer: Hello, The pain in the shoulder on getting up in the morning can be due to extreme extension of the arm above the head while sleeping. You can start with a mild pain killer like Aleve after meals and do a hot compress in the painful area. Application of local analgesic gel or a local muscle relaxant gel will also help. This should subside in next 2-3 days. In case the pain is severe or persistent then you may need to consult an orthopedician and get oral muscle relaxants prescribed. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.