[ConeyIsBabe]

Diagnosed with "subscapularis inflammation" by my PA (Physician's Assistant) and my symptoms are ~ pain when I extend beyond my loss of range of motion. Has anyone had any personal experience with this condition ?

I'm trying the ice/heat treatment but not sure if I should see a specialist? get an MRI? Get Physical Therapy? or give it more time with the ice/heat ? I don't want to take the NSAIDs.

Any comments or advice would be appreciated !

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ConeyIsBabe

Diagnosed with "subscapularis inflammation" by my PA (Physician's Assistant) and my symptoms are ~ pain when I extend beyond my loss of range of motion. Has anyone had any personal experience with this condition ?

I'm trying the ice/heat treatment but not sure if I should see a specialist? get an MRI? Get Physical Therapy? or give it more time with the ice/heat ? I don't want to take the NSAIDs.

Any comments or advice would be appreciated !

CONEY! You haven't posted in a LONG TIME!

Are you HERE?


Sorry your shoulder is giving you fits.

[ConeyIsBabe]

Hiya Graciegirl ~ long time no seeya ? LOL ! Yes, it's been a couple of years since I posted on TOTV; but I made a quickie visit to Florida in January and fell back in love with it (at least in the winter). So gonna make another visit in the summer (OMG) !

TV is still an option and if/WHEN I sell my Oregon country home, I'd be interested in a TV rental ! (Rosalee)

[gmcneill]

Speaking as one who had fairly comprehensive shoulder surgery last summer, go see a specialist!

The inflammation could be caused by a variety of potentially more serious issues going on inside the shoulder.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by ConeyIsBabe

Diagnosed with "subscapularis inflammation" by my PA (Physician's Assistant) and my symptoms are ~ pain when I extend beyond my loss of range of motion. Has anyone had any personal experience with this condition ?

I'm trying the ice/heat treatment but not sure if I should see a specialist? get an MRI? Get Physical Therapy? or give it more time with the ice/heat ? I don't want to take the NSAIDs.

Any comments or advice would be appreciated !

It might help if you would explain how this condition came about. If you bumped or brused your shoulder, like I did a few years ago, it will likely heal itself if given enough time. I bumped my shoulder and it hurt really bad. Then if I made any sudden movement to extend my arm it would give me pain. I didn't go to a doctor and I didn't try any home remedy. I just gave it plenty of time, like over a year. Now it's totally healed. "Time" is a great healer.

It's strange that it was only certain motions that would give me pain, like when I extended my arm a certain way. But I could still work out with hand weights to maintain my muscle tone. So, if you are able, work both arms to maintain muscle tone. Take it slow and easy until you get used to it.

[ConeyIsBabe]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

It might help if you would explain how this condition came about. If you bumped or brused your shoulder, like I did a few years ago, it will likely heal itself if given enough time. I bumped my shoulder and it hurt really bad. Then if I made any sudden movement to extend my arm it would give me pain. I didn't go to a doctor and I didn't try any home remedy. I just gave it plenty of time, like over a year. Now it's totally healed. "Time" is a great healer.

It's strange that it was only certain motions that would give me pain, like when I extended my arm a certain way. But I could still work out with hand weights to maintain my muscle tone. So, if you are able, work both arms to maintain muscle tone. Take it slow and easy until you get used to it.

HOW THE CONDITION CAME ABOUT? I don't know exactly; my guess is too much at the fitness center? schlepping luggage on my recent trip to Florida? Contra dancing (like square dancing). OR ?????

I agree that time is a great healer; when I had a torn meniscus in 1998 I did NOTHING, no drugs, no arthroscopy, only went on an anti-inflammatory diet, and in many months/years it did get better

But, with the shoulder I have lost some range of motion ~ it hurts when I place my left arm behind me, can't scratch my back, etc.

I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to go see an orthopedic specialist who might have more insight regarding the problelm I don't want to do anything that might make it worse!!

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by ConeyIsBabe

HOW THE CONDITION CAME ABOUT? I don't know exactly; my guess is too much at the fitness center? schlepping luggage on my recent trip to Florida? Contra dancing (like square dancing). OR ?????

I agree that time is a great healer; when I had a torn meniscus in 1998 I did NOTHING, no drugs, no arthroscopy, only went on an anti-inflammatory diet, and in many months/years it did get better

But, with the shoulder I have lost some range of motion ~ it hurts when I place my left arm behind me, can't scratch my back, etc.

I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to go see an orthopedic specialist who might have more insight regarding the problelm I don't want to do anything that might make it worse!!

This could be a great learning experience for everyone. Let us know what happens. For example, will there be a recommendation for xrays, MRI, physical therapy or medication?

An old joke: This guy goes to a doctor and says, "doc, my arms hurt when I do this"....(he demonstrates the motion). And the doctor says, "well, don't do that anymore!"

[graciegirl]

Why no nsaids, Coney?

[ConeyIsBabe]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Why no nsaids, Coney?

It's my personal choice not to take prescription drugs; I try to maintain optimal health by natural methods and by avoiding any potential or real side effects from pharmaceuticals