Shoulder Pain After Tennis

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This is called referred pain. There is usually pain at rest and no worsening of pain when moving the shoulder. Home Care, Here are some tips for helping shoulder pain get better:Put ice on the shoulder area for 15 minutes, then leave it off for 15 minutes. Do this 3 to 4 times a day for 2 to 3 days.

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If you have had shoulder pain before, use ice and ibuprofen after exercising. Learn exercises to stretch and strengthen your rotator cuff tendons and shoulder muscles. A doctor or physical therapist can recommend such exercises. If you are recovering from tendinitis, continue to do range-of-motion exercises to avoid frozen shoulder.

When to Contact a Medical Professional, Sudden left shoulder pain can sometimes be a sign of a heart attack. Call 911 if you have sudden pressure or crushing pain in your shoulder, especially if the pain runs from your chest to the left jaw, arm or neck, or occurs with shortness of breath, dizziness, or sweating.

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