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Shoulder Pain

Treatment

pain and inflammation

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Shoulder Pain Treatment

The treatment for shoulder pain depends on the cause.

Treatment for shoulder pain may include:

Rest:

Sling
Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to frozen shoulder.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid frozen shoulder.

Cold compresses
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Narcotic pain medication
Oral corticosteroid medications

Corticosteroid injections for shoulder pain
Nonprescription pain rubs
Physical therapy for the shoulder pain
Occupational therapy
Surgery for shoulder injuries

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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