Unexplained shoulder pain, leg raise exercise - Test Out

An amiable 56 year-old woman described a 10-year history of debilitating pain in her right shoulder. This case shows the importance of addressing the myofascial contributions of post-operative pain.


After six months, she achieved an acceptable and comfortable range of motion given the history of the shoulder replacement surgery.  She could abduct her arm to 90? (twice what she could prior to therapy) without pain, fasten her bra easily, and carry small things comfortably. One year later she still felt sharp, knife-like pain that travelled from the front of her shoulder to the middle of her upper arm.  Ten months of physical therapy and multiple cortisone shots had not been able to solve this pain riddle.

Shoulder pain pillow Workout for chest and biceps