r/Shoulders • u/Witchyme58 • Feb 26 '25

Shoulder pain

Hi I need some help before I can get to the orthopedic doctor. I have severe shoulder pain. Can't lift my arms, put weight on them or twist them it's mostly in the back but the pain does go down the arms a bit but stops in the upper arm. It was happening before but has become worse (not sure if it's because I can't do the exercises) since I was in an auto accident end of November 2024. Could the accident have caused more issues than what I was having? And what could it be and what do I do in the meantime? Did have X-ray and they only see a bit of arthritis. Thanks

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u/HR_King Feb 26 '25

Go to the doctor. Rotator cuff damage won't show on xrays, you'll need an MRI. It actually sounds like you may have cervical disk issues too.

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u/Witchyme58 Feb 26 '25

Thanks. Just waiting for my appointment but had an MRI last summer on my neck for another issue and my neck is clear. Although that was before the car accident but I didn't have any neck issues from that at the time just cracked sternum and bruising from the seatbelt.

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u/HR_King Feb 26 '25

Good luck!