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Am currently dealing with two frozen shoulders. First one began about a year ago. With the start of the 2nd FS a couple months ago, I have been waking up with a very stiff and sore neck which feels only somewhat better as the day goes on. Anyone else experience this, and any advice on what to do? Should I go to a chiropractor or massage therapist?
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sue35966 jill1023
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when i went to my ortho, he gave me a shot in my shoulder and currently doing phyiscal therapy-
I takes time, dilegence and patience
good luck- sue
jill1023 sue35966
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Thanks Sue, I was referred to an ortho a while back. All he said was not much is known about the condition and to do PT. I did a lot of PT and it didn't help. I think I'll return to my GP and try to get authorization for a chiro visit.
sue35966 jill1023
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amy729 jill1023
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I'd recommend massage therapy and accupuncture in the trigger points. Both helped me a lot.
Good luck with it
karenus jill1023
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Yes, I have lots of neck pain, which I think is mostly related to how much my muscles are compensating for my stuck and frozen shoulder. I have been wondering about massage as well and would be interested in feedback from others related to whether it was helpful. I do use a heating pad on my neck/shoulder and this does bring some relief.
sue35966 karenus
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In relation to your question if massage helps- the answer is yes. I'm currently going to physical therapy 2 x a week and sports massage once a week. My sports therapist can work on the areas that my physical therapist recommends.
Along with doing home exercises- it's getting better- just takes patience..
karen25221 jill1023
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I'd gon and see your doctor it sounds like PMR, if you have stiff and sore hips too definitely worth a look into. I have arthritis in my neck I've had one shoukder operated on and the other started about 4months ago x oh the joys of it all x
karenus karen25221
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terry74787 jill1023
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First off, just in case...anyone who is using Truvia sweetener be aware it causes muscle spasms especially in the neck. Yes I had a huge neck problem. I believe our shoulder blade/scapula mechanism doesn't work properly and like our shoulders throws down scar tissue. This impinges the nerve in our spine. My physiatrist taped me in the correct position and then sent me to rehab. Very painful. You can use a theracane and try to release trigger points yourself. If they go on too long, it's hard to stop them due to muscle memory.
karenus terry74787
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terry74787 karenus
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FSconversations jill1023
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Yes, Jill. Absolutely. I am 19 months along & still take extra time with hot water on my neck & upper back in the shower. I also still do one of the first exercises that physio gave me - tuck my chin in & down, followed by stretching it up & back. If I have extra heavy days on the computer, repeating this stretch is even more important for me to do. Hope that helps, Liane
karen25221 jill1023
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Yes my neck is stiff, but I had arthritis in my neck befor shoulders my GP thinks it's what's caused my shoulder I found a video on you tube which explains it. I've had surgery on my left shoulder I sleep with a hot water bottle every night
April456 jill1023
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Hi Jill,
Yes. I have a similar neck issue. The MRI confirmed my issue as having no curve in the neck. (Think it's called Military Neck or hypolordosis of the cervical spine.) I have seen an Orthopedic doctor and a Pain Management specialist to review the MRI and both have confirmed the issue is caused by the Frozen Shoulder.
At least in my case, I have been in so much pain that my posture has changed and is causing the neck issue. Both specialists have told me the neck issue will resolve when this blasted Frozen Shoulder goes away. Been 15 months now.
I bought a speical pillow for my neck, it only gave me headaches. Like we need more issues, right? I found that gentle stretching everyday and little neck rolls have helped me a little. That and a muscle relaxer a few times a week.
I am not sure about you, but I haven't been brave enought to try a massage therapist or letting anyone go near this shoulder, but some on this fourm swear by massage. All I know is that it's supposed to improve with the shoulder....15 months in, I hope it's soon!
Good luck to you.. Let me know if you find anything helpful.
April456
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Hang in there!
terry74787 April456
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