Shoulder pain - exercise/stretch or rest

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GP thinks neck problems. Been for sports massage. 

Just wondering - is is better to stretch (and feel pain) or rest completely?

Having had to do some DIY it seems better after the initial discomfort. Then again, its very stiff after sleeping.

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  • Posted

    Don't know about neck but I have had Shoulder surgery 5 weeks ago Had Physio prior to this Told it is not case if no pain no gain I had to stop as it was making the pain worse My post op.Exercise in not challenging at the moment and to modify exercise if creating pain. lLike you initially I was unsure about rest of exercise

    Don't know the answer I think we are all different

    Good luck

  • Posted

    Ice, rest, and manage pain with OTC meds.  Check-in with your doctor.

     

    • Posted

      Yeh. Doc gave me codeine and naproxen.

      How long will it last? Still gotta drive to work etc. Been 8 weeks or so now.

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