How can severe pain in the shoulder be treated?
Patient: i recently painted the inside of our home and hurt my shoulder. it got well and then ive been gardening and swinging a sledge hammer and its out again. i cant move backwards and sometimes cant move in front of me .i find it hard to hold heaver things also. in pain all time. Doctor: Hi,  If pain is continuous day and night and range of motion is painful reason may be rotator cuff tear in shoulder. I would like to advise:  1. X-ray of involved shoulder anteroposterior and axillary views to rule out bony abnormalities. 2. MRI of involved shoulder to check condition of rotator cuff muscles.  please get it done from radiology center nearby you.  Meanwhile keep shoulder splinted in shoulder immobilizer brace. Take tablet Ultracet P twice a day for pain relief. Visit to orthopedic surgeon with reports is recommended.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopedic Surgeon