I am exceptionally healthy for a 60 yof . I am 5 3 , weigh 120 lbs, am very active, have no illnesses, have never experienced any type of joint pain; however, for approx. the past 3 months, I ve experienced a gradual progression of right shoulder pain when I move your arm up or backwards. The pain is deep and piercing to the lateral aspect of my shoulder. On a scale of 1-10, my pain is maybe a 7-8. Should I get a referral from my family Dr to see an Ortho?
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical orthopedic shoulder joint and cervical spine assessment is advised. Based on your symptoms of having pain in the lateral side of the arm there will be a possibility of either of the factors which can be ruled out by a special clinical test performed by an Orthopedic. The conditions leading to shoulder pain are - * PA shoulder* Bicep ital tendonitis* cervical disc disease* Adhesive capsulitis* Bursitis Eton performing the orthopedic clinical special test a provisional diagnosis is made. Maybe you will be recommended for an X-ray or an MRI based on the requirements.post which, you will be advised to undergo physical therapy as it will help improve the strength in the muscles by exercises. As most cases recover sooner in my clinical experience based on the stages of recovery. But a 99% strength in the muscles can be achieved and pain can be relieved as well.regards Jay In Chat Doctor.