No strength in arm all of a sudden, can’t lift above head, any idea what’s going on?
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At the start of October this year I started a new job, plastering. I’ve never been used to lifting heavy stuff or working my muscles, gradually over time I noticed my right arm, which is my stronger side, wouldn’t allow me to put pressure, for example little things like squeezing a shampoo bottle, I struggle to hold my arm straight above my head without my body swaying to the side, Even just basic tasks around the house, like lifting a kettle, I have tried fighting through it but my arm physically will not allow me, My Left arm is completely fine, it’s strengtened loads, whereas the right arm looks smaller than when I started. It’s fustrating me as I can’t find anything online where someone has a similar problem. I have until the end of January next year for it to improve or I will lose my apprenticeship, can anyone help?
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Guest Morty99
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My advice would be to make an appointment as soon as possible with an osteopath (or get a referral from your GP). They will measure your range motion and your muscle power and might order an x-ray or ultrasound scan.
After it becomes clear what is wrong you will likely be given exercises and stretches and/or physiotherapy or massages. In some cases, a steroid injection or hydrodilatation might help speed up your recovery. With the proper care, you should see some progress by the end of January (although it might take considerably longer to make a full recovery).
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I meant to say: They will measure your range of motion and your muscle power and might order an x-ray or ultrasound scan.
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I meant to say: They will measure your range of motion and your muscle power and might order an x-ray or ultrasound scan.
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ravinder02537 Morty99
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Thanks
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