Hello, thanks for commenting - age is a concern because I'm too young. The surgeon said they could operate and shave some of the tendon to create more space to avoid the impingement but he said because I'm 30 and female there is a chance that the impingement could reoccur in a few years and then he would not be able carry out further surgery without possibly
Compromising my arm function.
I have had physio before the injection however they could not really do much because of my pain (that was why I saw the shoulder physio and was referred to the surgeon).
Had an ultra sound scan which didn't really show much as I was unable to move my arm how tgey wanted to to see the shoulder properly so I had an MRI which the surgeon said shows a clear impingement (there had been concerns about a tear but that was not indicated on the MRI)
Physio have considered acupuncture but have said that they are hesitant to really do much if morphing isn't touching the pain, so all she said she can do is monitor me until I see the surgeon again in 3 weeks.
Not seen a ciropracter and that was not something which has been suggested to me so that is an option!
I don't have frozen shoulder symptoms yet - physio say there is not massive stiffness yet - my shoulder has clearly and visibly dropped and rotated inwards and the muscle across my back has stopped working so they are really struggling to work on the impingement pathway.
Just feels like a brick wall at every turn and it's getting to the point where it feels overwhelming and like there is no solution.
Thanks for you help
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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
Why is age a concern? too young or to old?
Did you have any PT or possibly chiropractic before the injections?
If you had PT was it the same person or place , did you ask for a more advanced therapist?
Has there been any imaging - MRI or x rays?
What if anything shows on those?
If nothing specific stands out then it could be soft tissue related, trigger points or a nerve is being compromised somewhere.
Perhaps acupuncture might be helpful?
Or low level laser, also called by soft laser or cold laser..
Have you gotten other medical or perhaps even expert chiropractic opinions?
I found a teacher of PT that had his own PT clinic and taught at the local university, he was very good and did a full evaluation for my RSI/TOS issues.
You don't have frozen shoulder syndrome?
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