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Having shoulder pain tried physio, coritsone injection did not work. MRI showed extensive tendiopathy, linear tear and bursitis. This started about four months ago after starting a new job (data entry payroll for 4-6hrs/day). I have worked in an office environment for 10years prior doing accounts receivable with minimal data enty. The office environment was about 25% ergonomic would this setting have irrated and caused my problem. My normal hobbie is walking. Would all this repetion and not so ergonomic situation has caused this problem?
Hi Audrey,
You had the tendinopathy for a long time. It doesn't happen overnight. But changes in an ergonomic environment where you are doing repetitive motions can provoke it and cause it to be painful. The tear is a problem, and sometimes this requires a surgical consultation. Physio can mean anything. Ice/heat/stim/massage all will do nothing to change your shoulder - in case that's what you've been getting. Arthrtic changes to the shoulder also can provoke the shoulder condition. Walking should make the shoulder feel better since your arms are in a downward position and not in an impinging position such as the position of brushing your hair or reaching forward. Tendinopathy involves degenerative changes to the tendon, with infiltration of degenerative "crud." If you haven't tried it, consider looking up a provider on this list: www.grastontechnique.com.
'Hope this was helpful.
Dr. G
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- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
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- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
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