2 Chronic Pains, all attempted solutions have failed.

[nmarman]

MRI and X-ray results are good it
Evans there are no signs of instability - that leaves only one cause for the wrist - compaction. To release this you need manipulation you should feel the difference within 3-4 visits.

The shoulder bursitis also won't be viewable on x ray. However tendinitis when it's acute is visible on MRI.

To some up manipulation for carpal bones

Ultrasound for shoulder due to chronic state here there is bound to be involvement of other rotator cuff muscles and tendons. If you get the acromial humeral x-ray measurement you might even see it on the low end of scale. This should objectively indicate impingement. Although isn't indicative on its own. It should be used in conjunction with orthopaedic test (dr will move you or prod you then ask you if it's painful) have you had this.

[Peejulz]

So it looks like compaction in the wrist is what seems most likely.

I have indeed had orthopedic tests from several doctors/physical therapists. Nobody's suggested bursitis or impingement by the name, but they've all agreed that it looks like there's a rotator cuff issue and that strengthening of the muscles around the injury without actual irritation of the injury itself would be the best route to take. That and some stretching. I've certainly never been suggested any ultrasound therapy. I've only tried physical therapy, acupuncture, and the cortisone shot I mentioned earlier. Since there was no detectable inflammation in my shoulder, the cortisone was really a shot in the dark. As I've said, most of the folks around here are pretty perplexed.

Regardless, it seems like ultrasound therapy is my next option to look at for compaction in the intercarpal bones and shoulder impingement and bursitis.

Any other possibilities I should look at? I'm still happy to answer any more questions while I scout about for a chiropractor.

--Paul