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Rotator Cuff Tear

The rotator cuff includes a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. It maintains the upper arm within the socket of the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries are common in painters and carpenters. Physical therapy and stretching exercises help to reduce pain and increase the strength of the shoulder joint.

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Why does my shoulder make clicking sounds while doing exercise?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male of 6 feet 2 inches in height and 215 pounds weight. I am getting some clicking sound around my shoulder blade area, and sometimes, it moves to the trapezius muscle. I am also experiencing aches in my left chest (my doctor said that my heart is fine ), pain in the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shinas Hussain A. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of a musculoskeletal disorder called snapping scapula syndrome, but we have to rule out other condition before commencing the treatment. It is q...  Read Full »

Kindly go through the MRI reports and suggest me a treatment for pain in the shoulders.

Query: Hello doctor, After I fell from my bike, sometimes, I have a little pain in my shoulder. I feel my shoulder is loose. I got an MRI of the shoulder done, and I am attaching the reports. Can I try physiotherapy for the pain? Or do I need to get a surgery? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The MRI film is more helpful than a report on its own. You reported a fall from the bike a few months ago, but you describe little as to what happened immediately after the injury. I nee...  Read Full »

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