Frozen shoulder refers to stiffness and pain in the shoulder due to the thickening of the connective capsule covering the shoulder joint. This usually occurs when there is no movement in the joint for few days due to medical procedures, stroke, etc. There are three stages in this condition. Treatment includes medication to reduce pain, exercise like the range of motion exercise, arthroscopic surgery, etc.
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I have radiating pain from the elbow to the chest region. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have suffered sudden pain from the shoulder to the chest region. The pain has been radiating through the elbow and armpit and then the upper front bones to connect the chest bone. I consulted the physician and was told that it was a frozen shoulder with poor blood circulation. How to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As you have mentioned, the shoulder pain radiates to the chest and arm, I need to know if the pain started from the neck and then to the shoulder. Is there mild pain in the neck and severe pain in the shoulder? I suggest you follow the... Read Full »