The possible causes of shoulder joint pain with limited elevation include muscle strain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury and so on, which can be treated by general treatment, physical therapy, medication, surgery and so on.
1. Muscle strain: Trauma and overwork may lead to muscle strain of shoulder joint, it is recommended to take proper rest, avoid exertion and reduce shoulder activities. Physical therapy, such as baking electricity, infrared therapy, microwave therapy, etc., can be used to speed up the blood circulation of the shoulder and reduce the symptoms of shoulder pain.
2. Frozen shoulder: In the acute stage, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken orally to reduce the inflammation and swelling of the tissues and relieve the pain; shoulder joint training can be strengthened, and the adhesive tendons can be loosened through the training, and if necessary, surgery can be considered, and the common surgeries include open and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries.
3. Rotator cuff injury: rest should be paid attention to, avoiding actions that can aggravate the injury. Patients need to immobilize the affected shoulder with an abduction brace or plaster cast to keep the shoulder joint in an external position. Physiotherapy methods such as ultra-short wave therapy can be used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain locally in the shoulder joint. If the pain symptoms are severe, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken.
It is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly self-medication, in order to avoid adverse effects. If the pain persists and cannot be relieved, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, after clarifying the cause of the disease, and then carry out regular treatment as soon as possible.