What is the best medicine to take for shoulder pain

The common causes of shoulder pain include frozen shoulder, cervical spondylosis, coronary heart disease, etc. According to the causes, we should choose the corresponding treatment method, and should not take medicine blindly, and commonly used treatments such as general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery. 1. Frozen shoulder: This disease is self-limiting and can be cured by itself. Early treatment can effectively reduce shoulder pain and prevent the condition from deteriorating. Pay attention to rest and insist on functional exercises for the shoulder joint such as wall climbing after the acute stage. Acupuncture and massage can effectively relieve symptoms. Commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as meloxicam, etc., serious cases can be treated with surgery. 2. Cervical spondylosis: Avoid prolonged bowing of the head and other bad postures, exercise shoulder and neck muscles such as swimming. Appropriate acupuncture and massage can improve blood circulation in the neck and relieve symptoms. Commonly used drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) mentioned above; muscle relaxants such as chlorzoxazone, etc.; and tranquilizers such as diazepam. Surgery is needed for serious cases. 3. Coronary heart disease: rest, close monitoring of ECG, blood pressure and other signs, oxygen. Commonly used drugs include cyclooxygenase inhibitors such as aspirin; nitrates such as nitroglycerin; calcium channel antagonists such as nifedipine; β-blockers such as metoprolol. In severe cases, surgical treatment such as percutaneous coronary intervention is required. Shoulder pain may have other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid purchasing medications on your own.