Pain in the shoulder joint of the left hand

Pain in the shoulder joint of the left hand is most often caused by injury. Hitting the shoulder, it is accompanied by disorders affecting the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joint. Restoring the normal functioning of the hand often takes a very long time. But back to the conditions of pain, its symptoms, treatment and means of prevention.

Where does shoulder pain come from?

Shoulder pain can have a different origin and can occur in bones, muscles, or tendons. These are the most common cases. It may also appear due to impaired arterial or venous circulation or infringement of nerve endings. Such pain can also be radiating from the chest, lungs or heart. That is why any pain syndrome on the left, unlike pain in the shoulder joint of the right hand, requires immediate medical attention.

The first factor to which the doctor draws attention is the confirmation that the nature of the pain is not an actual problem and does not speak of such diseases as:

• heart attack or angina;
• pulmonary embolus;
• arterial embolism or thrombosis - in this case, the arm on one side suddenly becomes white, cold and insensitive;
• pericarditis - pain comes from the chest and radiates to the left shoulder.

It is also important to establish the localization of the pathology affecting the joint:

• periarthritis humeral scapular;
• arthritis of the shoulder;
• dislocation or fracture of the shoulder;
• Tendonitis - pain mostly occurs while moving, making it difficult for the shoulder to move.

Sometimes the doctor may send for additional examination to identify such diseases:

• osteoarthritis - although it rarely affects the shoulder, and most often affects the spine joints, knee or hip;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• shoulder joint syndrome;
• bone swelling - is very rare and carries with it visible changes in the shoulder joint;
• neck and shoulder neuralgia.

Ways to treat the disease

As you can see, the symptoms and causes of pain in the shoulder joint of the left hand are quite diverse, and, accordingly, have different treatment methods. One of the most common causes is tendonitis of the shoulder. This is a musculoskeletal disorder, where muscle tendons are attached to the joint, thus limiting the mobility of the shoulder.

This disease most often occurs due to age-related changes or constantly repetitive hand movements in connection with professional activities. Shoulder tendinitis is accompanied by symptoms such as:

• dull aching pain in the shoulder, which often radiates to the arm;
• often the pain increases during the night and makes it difficult to sleep;
• loss of mobility of the shoulder.

The described symptoms of the disease can equally affect the joints of the shoulder on both hands. The following methods are used to treat pain in the shoulder joint of the right hand as well as the left:

• It is not necessary to completely immobilize the arm; only movements that cause pain should be avoided. Full immobility after a few days will cause the joint to freeze - ankylosis.
• Apply ice to the shoulder 3 or 4 times a day for 10-12 minutes. Continue the procedure until symptoms persist.
• During the acute phase, the doctor may suggest taking analgesics, such as Tylenol, and refer you to a physical therapist. Anti-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen, which may be useful in the short term for 2 or 3 days, but not more.
• When conservative methods have not yielded the desired results after several months of treatment, surgery may be necessary.

Restorative therapeutic gymnastics

After therapeutic effects for the return of normal activity and the gradual resumption of movements, they move to physiotherapy and further strengthen the joint with the help of therapeutic exercises:

1. Warm up Stand straight, spread your shoulders, look in front of you. Move your shoulders up and down, while the blades remain fixed.
2. Stretching the shoulder girdle. Standing position, feet shoulder width apart. Hold your left hand behind your back and pull it with your right.
3. Stretching the pectoral. Lean against the wall with your left hand and transfer part of your body weight to your left leg and arm so that you feel a pulling load in front of your shoulder.
4. Lying on your back, place your palms under your head, with your arms bent at the elbows. Slowly separate your elbows to the sides, pressing them to the floor.

Preventive actions

In order to avoid the appearance of aching pain in the shoulder joint of the right or left hand, adhere to the main preventive measures:

• Before doing work that requires shoulder strain, do warm-up exercises to increase overall body temperature.
• When performing work with long loads on the shoulder girdle take frequent short breaks.
• Change the type of activity.
• In order to reduce the risk of tendinopathy, it is necessary to gradually strengthen the muscles of the shoulder. In addition, the strong muscles of the body reduce the load on the shoulder.

Treatment of folk remedies

The main direction of treatment for tendonitis is relative rest and removal of inflammation. There are many popular recipes for restoring the mobility of the shoulder joint, which, in agreement with the doctor, can be used in conjunction with medical treatment.

Herbs decoctions:

1. Compress of herb elecampane. Brew 80 g of dry grass, and after the broth is infused, soak a compress in it and apply it to the shoulder.
2. Plantain seed decoction. It is necessary to brew 40 g of seeds, insist, and after cooling, shake and strain. Take two tablespoons three times a day.

Onion Compress:

1. Four medium bulbs mince.
2. In the resulting mass, add 20 g of sea salt and mix thoroughly.
3. Put the mixture on a thick fabric and attach it to the shoulder. Keep at least five hours.

The shoulder joint is one of the most sought after in the human body. Only by surrounding him with care and attention, you can avoid unpleasant pains and preserve the mobility and vigor of the hand for a long time.