Shoulder injury

[CronusZA]

Good day all,

I injured my shoulder about a month ago at the driving range. It was not a serious injury but but has resulted in consistent pain my shoulder which does not want to go away. Every week or so since the initial injury ive participated in random events which have agrevated the shoulder injury further (such as playing a game of squash, or playing Wii tennis). The pain is not high, id give it a 3/10, with 10 being the most painful (so its highly annoying but bearable), but it is consistently there and bothers me in my sleep and when i brush my teeth or type etc. the pain is generally inside the top of my shoulder but is also concentrated towards the bottom of my shoulder blade/back. I realize this info may not be ideal for diagnosis but I would just like to know if i should just strictly rest it for a month before trying any shoulder related activities or if I should rather get it checked out by a professional? and if a professional is the preferred choice, can I go directly to a physiotherapist or would I need to see my GP first. (I have not treated it in anyway)

Thanks for any advice in advance!
Allan

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[dr.pavansinghal]

ya u can directly met with a physiotherapist. if there swelling is than u can go for icing for 10-15 minute 4-5time in a day for 5 day

[mudassarnati]

hi, i am a physiotherapist, in my practice i have seen patients who came to me directly in similar condition. but in most of cases i reffer them to the gp, or orthopedic surgeon, for a detailed clinical examination, as in pakistan physiotherapist is not officially authorized to recommend any medicine. in physiotherapy there are various techniques which are used to treat such problems, ...as one commented to apply ice , i usually not recommend icing, as it is prefferable within 72 hours of injury, ...heating is much more suitable at this stage, it includes any sort of heating, either warm water directly or by using a bottle. one suggestion is to make a circle in air using you your index finger firstly in front of you, and then sideways, both clockwise, and anticlockwise, for 30 to 60 seconds, progressively increase the diameter,,,,,

all the best,,
mudassar
physiotherapist

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Hi, you can directly consult a physiotherapist. do not perform any strenuous activities with the injured shoulder like lifting weight or any games. you can do your daily activities. start hot fomentation . and your physio mite start with ultrasonics and active shoulder exercises.