I turn 23 in a couple weeks and I have had chronic neck/shoulder pain everyday since I was 16. I have dealt with lots of death and stress since I was 12 so could stress really make me hurt this much?
Or could this be a medical condition like juvenile arthritis? My right shoulder is constantly swollen and larger than my left.
I am considering a deep tissue massage. I am also very small and do not have alot of muscle tone. Does anyone know what this could be? What could help? Thank you!
I Am In My Early 20′s And Have Chronic Shoulder/neck Pain. What Could This Be? What Would Be Helpful?
September 26th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Pain
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These are all good answers. I’d start by doing some stretching exercises and watching my posture. Some aerobics might help. After that I’d consider a chiropractor and after that I’d research Fibromyalgia.
I would start with going to a chiropractor. I’ve had sciatica most of my teenage years, and since I’ve starting going to the chiropractor, I’ve felt a world of difference. It helps in the long term, you feel great, and it’s much, much cheaper than getting a massage. And, if a chiropractor is not what you need, more than likely they will tell you where you need to go.
Were you in a car accident anytime within the past 10 years? I was in one 2 years ago and tore my labrum in my shoulder. I didnt notice and go to a doctor until this year. I have a constant throb in my should and rarely sleep. I am having a surgery next week actually on it. Check with an orthopedist and have x-rays/MRIs. It could also be loose ligaments. Physical therapy will help alot.
I as well have chronic pain some doctors think “it’s all in the head it’s related to stress, but other doctors I have seen fo o say it’s a medical condition, if it is in your shoulders and neck it could be a slipped disc or a pinched nerve I would suggest a doctors appointment to rule out anything serious
Have you heard of Fibro myalgia. I know woman get it when they are young and can be very painful. I may have spelled it wrong but it’s close. Check Webmd.com.
the best thing that could help is your doctor or if you have lost confidence in your doctor then change for another one it is unlikely to be stress related after this amount of time