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Persistent Shoulder Pain May Signal Injury, Doctor Warns

Persistent Shoulder Pain May Signal Injury, Doctor Warns
What Are We Missing? Shoulder Pain? Don’t Wait It Out · deccanchronicle.com

Shoulder pain is not always just normal soreness from exercise or sports.

If the pain continues, makes movement difficult, or wakes you at night, it should be checked by a doctor.

People with diabetes or a previous shoulder injury may need to seek help quickly.

Pain medicine may provide temporary relief without fixing the cause.

An MRI can give doctors a detailed view of the shoulder joint.

It may show problems such as a labral tear or a muscle tear.

Waiting too long to get help can delay treatment and recovery.

Young athletes should train under proper supervision.

They should also report small injuries early so they can recover better.

Key facts

Medical expert
Dr R. A. Purnachandra Tejaswi, director and head of sports orthopaedics, arthroscopy and shoulder service at KIMS Hospitals.
Warning symptoms
Persistent pain, night-time pain, difficulty sleeping, and restricted shoulder movement.
Higher-risk factors
Diabetes, a history of injury, and pain not relieved by medication.
Recommended investigation
An MRI can provide a detailed view of the shoulder joint and help identify the cause of pain.
Possible injuries
Labral tears and partial or complete muscle tears.
Athlete guidance
Train under proper supervision and do not neglect minor training or playing injuries.

Quotes

Dr R. A. Purnachandra Tejaswi

Director and head of sports orthopaedics, arthroscopy & shoulder service at KIMS Hospitals

“Any injury to the shoulder that disables a person from doing daily activities, causes persistent pain or makes it difficult to sleep at night warrants a thorough investigation.”
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