Could pain in left shoulder after bending be sprain?
Patient: my grandson was falling out of his chair. I reached out and grabbed him, and felt bad pain in my left shoulder. now, if I try to lift even a small object by lifting it laterally, I can only lift it to a horizontal position. I can lift it straight out I front of me all the way up, but not to the side. while it does cause discomfort, that is not what prevents me fromlicting it, ijust cant do it. any thoughts Doctor: dear user, do not worry about shoulder pain for your grandson.at home just ask him to apply any pain reliving ointment or diclofenac gel for 15 - 20 mins. must cover the area applied by gel. after 20 mins gently massage it with warm water which relives pain.then some shoulder excercise like, lifting hand full up and down,lifting hand straight over the head from side direction.standing near the wall and make hand lift up gently with the support of fingers.all these excercises can be done 10 times twice a day for a week.if you think still no improvement then take hiim to physiotherapist for ultrasonic therapy.