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@Ash21Scotland

2 жыл бұрын

my mum dislocated her arm a few yrs ago when she fell. but this morning when waking up, she mentioned she had a niggle in it. and now she cannot even lift arm, she has to use other arm to lift it and its painful. shes been on pain relief tablets today. I tried to massage shoulder a bit but she was jumping about in pain (i wasn't going hard on her at all) but i couldn't even feel anything when massaging it. So she's thinking about going to the hospital.

I found this video useful as it made it clear the difference between can't move the arm due to (1) pain or (2) weakness. Now I have the right words to talk to my doctor.

Thx for what you do! I am a 66 yr old male. Very involved in sports. Pickleball. Fitness training. Baseball. I attempted a return to Men's Senior Baseball yesterday after a long absence. First game back; I realized that while I was in good 'shape', I was not in 'baseball competition shape'. 1st inning; I'm playing 3rd base; runner attempts to steal 3rd. My catcher throws to 3rd; the runner attempts an evasive slide. The throw was close but not dead on target. I dove to tag the evading runner. The next inning I found that my arm was in pain. I could still move it but the pain was bad. Today I can not lift the arm to eye level. It was not (I don't think) a throwing injury. Perhaps a diving injury. I never felt that I knew when it happened. Today both shoulders feel similarly painful although I can lift my left (non-throwing) arm. I realize that I'm 'done' with baseball. I plan to rest and heal and continue w/ competitive Pickleball. But I need guidance. I'm seeing my Physical Therapist tomorrow. But I appreciate your video and your perspective.

Thanks for this very useful awesome video!

thanks for the information.. God bless you 🙏 brother.

Josh, a 32-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident. He used three-point restraints and was driving a sedan. The driver of a pick-up truck ran a stop sign while going at approximately 45 mph and “T-boned” the patient’s vehicle on the driver’s side. The patient has multiple injuries including a displaced fracture of the right humerus. He complains of an inability to open his right hand and loss of sensation to a portion of his right hand.

I can’t lift the arm and I have pain throughout the entire day.It’s a rotator cuff tear on my right arm.I Was doing pull-ups because I’m a martial artist but it’s not the first time I had rotator cuff issues but this pain is unbearable 🤦🏻‍♂️ never experienced this pain at all before.it’s bad that I need pain killers for my arm and I’m never the one to use stuff like that at all. 🙏🏼✊🏽thanks for the information

Hi Doctor, I got into an accident some time back and landed on my shoulder and I never even told the doctor for it, over the years it came and go but as of this point I couldn't lift my arm unless with the help of my other arm / what should I do ?

I had what is called Frozen Shoulder. I went to physical therapy for weeks and the muscles started working again.

I had this in my right arm. The left-arm had to learn to do everything. I forced myself to lift it to where it was comfortable, everyday. It went away. For a period of time I have been using both arms. But lately my left arm hurts. I can lift it but the forearm hurts. I can't use it anymore to reach something.

@pspicee3383

Жыл бұрын

Did you have a stroke? i hope not

I had Rotator cuff surgery where I had bone spurs, and torn tendons. Everything had been fine, did PT for a while, then started doing my own exercises. Now, I can't raise my arm at all, no strength to keep it up. I have to use my other arm to lift it up, but can't keep it in the air. What's wrong it?

@charleneabena1331

2 жыл бұрын

Am currently having the same and I’m freaking out. My right don’t react anymore and feels like it dead!

Took a rugby tackle badly had his weight and my weight push my arm backwards at an awkward angle can't lift arm because it is too weak and hurts a bit. No idea what is going on but is clearly not a dislocation. I will give a few days then consider seeking medical attention

I'm 55 y.o. and I felt this hurting lifting my arm 4 months ago. I jog during that time even now. When I swim the pain is being removed.

My left arm pain started when I was folding large bed sheets. I could not lift arm and continuing to fold the sheets by lifting arm really hurt. What has happened please?

I have numbness from my neck to middle of my right peck all the way round my bicep to middle of back shoulder blade?Any help?Be th DR they have no clue

I didn't injury myself or anything. I just realized I can't lift my left arm above my head. I don't have any pain or discomfort. It just take extra effort and a longtime like getting a cup from the top cupboard. I can hold any thing so the arm is weak but not the fingers

@drrtyrckstr

4 жыл бұрын

I am having this same problem for about a week. Are you still experiencing this? What did you do to treat it?

@WhatTheHeckTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@drrtyrckstr see a chiropractor

@KristenaLayne

3 жыл бұрын

I’m experiencing this same thing!!! NO INJURIES. No pain. It’s hard for my shoulder to lift my arm, my forearm & grip is fine, but I couldn’t shampoo my hair this morning. I was a personal trainer & kickboxer, I know what injuries are & what pain is & I usually workout fine. 3 days post last workout on a Friday night my arm/shoulder strength is at 30% And the chiropractor & doctors office can’t explain it bc there should be pain or an injury & there’s nothing 🤔wtf

@Guy-wl8jk

3 жыл бұрын

@@KristenaLayne same here for a week now. No solution? Its frustrating. My one shoulder looks all bunched up when i try to lift my arm

@LoveliiOne2010

3 жыл бұрын

This is happening to my son. He can’t lift his right arm abound his shoulder. And he has no pain. We have an appointment tomorrow

Hi so about a week ago my friend was messing about and got me in a bear hug I extended my shoulders outwards and had a popping feeling in my shoulder even my friend felt it and let me go . Now I can lift my arm up into the air above my head but if I put it out in front of me I can't get it above my eye level. It's not that painful but a little uncomfortable

Working overhead (breaking down a limb) and Heard a "Snap" in my Rt. Shoulder 2 weeks ago.. Pain, but not a Lot yet the inability to lift the arm.. Pain when I try, but Actually not Working.. Suggestions Pls !!

Hi Dr Geiger… was on vacation and slipped on a ramp getting off an excursion back onto a pier. It was wet, though not noticeable. No signs to warn pedestrians it was wet, or to show caution, even from the security guard checking your pass. No guard or hand rails to hold on to. I showed my pass, was first in line to leave, and as I stepped forward to go down the ramp, I slipped and down I went. Fell on my butt but as I did, turned to my left for some reason and hit my upper left arm and shoulder. Extraordinary pain and immobility of any arm movement. Things of course happened really fast. All I could think was to protect my head from hitting the ground in another country. After being brought back to the cruise ship, visited the infirmary to get checked out. After questions and brief examination, they took an X-ray which determined that there was no break, fracture or dislocation. Yet, pain and inability to move my arm on my own even though the RN who was with me was able to move the arm with some pain. It was determined that with my weight falling as I did it caused a severe sprain. I was instructed to place ice every 15-20 minutes during waking hours and take two pain meds every six to eight hours as need to help with both pain and inflammation. I’m back home now but even though several days, four to be exact, have past, not much improvement and there is severe bruising on the left bicep, very dark in color. I’m waiting for a full week to pass, but am concerned that X-rays only show bones and an MRI might be needed to rule out ruptures, tendon or muscles concerns. I realize you haven’t seen me, you’re not my doc, but do you have any thoughts or suggestions before I go visit my doc?

For a yr I've had arm pain/shoulder pain and when I move it outward it gets a sharp severe pain and then spasms, then goes back to just being the pain and no spasms. Example if I go to reach back to my kids in the back seat it will get that sharp pain and spasm down my arm and I have to wait a few minutes for the spasms to stop. It also causes it to hurt under my arm pit and shoulder blade and chest. It sucks bad. I've tried to tell my Dr it is a rotor cuff tear or pinched nerve but he says no and says just take pain med. Ugh

Hi i cant lift my arm up all the way only less than halfway i tried putting heat pack on shoulder but only works temporary doc says there is inflammation in shoulder am waiting for physio but i cant rest at nights

@larsonfrederick7885

5 жыл бұрын

same here, started few days ago. Nights are the worst.

@rene5530

3 жыл бұрын

Did it eventually get better? I just started with it

My pain has been going on for months. Recently it's getting worse. At first it was just a little sore and at night the pain would get worse. During the day I would still do my regular activity but it started feeling weak. Mainly my upper arm. It became hard to lift. Other days it was easier to lift. Now its getting worse. The pain is very painful and I can feel it in my shoulder and it goes all the way to my hands. It's tingling now. The hot pads do not help.

@vinithag1396

2 жыл бұрын

How do u feel now.. am facing same issue

@marygracerodriguez8463

2 жыл бұрын

Hi I hope you'll reply, how are you now? My father also experiences this for a month now

@lisalandelius1128

2 жыл бұрын

I feel great now. I got this memory foam wedge pillow. Pain went away. My nephew ended up having the same problem. He got the mattress and his pain went away.

Hi im Rodriquez Smith ive been trying to get Medical attention no insurance Ive been injured about 4 years ago now with the fall and head injury ive lost thoughts are is going out it taking full effect over me i cant work the same from my neck down my left shoulder and arm always hurts at night the most i dont know what is wrong so if someone knows what going on can you comment.

Sir please help me i can't lift my shoulder up i fall on my hand and my wrist is fracture i do my operation of radius bone what should I do for shoulder please suggest me please

Thanks for the video but I'm already a stroke victim but woke up this morning and tried lifting my hands but it dropped and I am scared if it's another stroke,im really scared but my appointment with my neurologist is in two days time

I’ve recently injured my back upper left shooulder. I was in pain and muscle spasm for about 2 weeks now, pain has now subsided but I can’t seem to raise my left arm above my head without effort. I hope day 2 will be much better

I can’t lift my right hand since when I was born, my mum told me that before She gave me birth, I was too big so the broke my arm so that I can come out! I’m in Us 🇺🇸 now and I would like to fix it

@19tamsyn77

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely NO WAY on this earth did any midwife/nurse/doctor or any other professional health care worker break any bones on a baby to deliver it!! They would of taken your mother for an emergency C section if that was the case of you being too big to be born naturally!! If your mom can prove that this really did happen for example any medical notes then I'm pretty sure you have a good chance of sueing that professional and winning your case!! Just saying!

@oukassafamily

3 жыл бұрын

@@19tamsyn77 THANK YOU, UNFORTUNATELY, THAT WAS IN AFRICA AND MY MUM COULDNT DO ANYTHING! SHE HAS TO CARE OF ME! TODAY I live IN US 🇺🇸 and I’m so grateful ,I WILL WORK HARD TO FIX IT, but

Had neck pain. And I cant lift my arm. I mean I cant touch my nose . My arm and shoulder are now half the size of my good side. I now have no pain. But arm wont lift. Hand and elbow are as strong as ever. This is a nightmare. Cant work . Got an MRI and xrays. Saw a spine and joint doctor. Saw nothing . Gave me PT. But then Corona hit so cant do that. I am an electrician. There is not a big market for one arm electricians. Going on 6 months like this. I am desperate for anything that could help. Ian

I fell on my shoulder and broke my shoulder. Of coarse it had to be my more dominant side. I can't lift it. I go back to have more x-ray Monday and when my humurus heals I have to have physical therapy

Why I did not left in up my hands it's almost 4 months after my shoulder surgery rotator cuff I just follow this instruction and continue therapy

Woke up this morning and be my right arm felt as if it was asleep but I can’t lift it either I didn’t injure it at all and I feel as though I have no control of it. I thought time would help but it didn’t. Please respond thanks

@aricsikora2859

3 жыл бұрын

Status update?

I got stumbled and fell on a soda can. Now all brused up and caint even lean on my arm. What should I do

i guess i slept wrong fealt like i had muscle hot tight on my shoulder then it went behind my neck now i cant pick up my arm. it feels painful and it hurt to bring it so up

No known injury. First thought I was sleeping in a bad position on old mattress. I’m 50. For a few months gradually getting worse can’t raise my arms overhead past shoulder level. Worse in left arm. Wakes me up at night Hurts! and decreased ROM can’t brush my hair or shave underarms. I’ve gained 50lbs this past year I thought it was because I’m fatter. Now seeing this, I’ll make an appt to check on it

i didn't fall or injure my right shoulder at all, but i started having sharp pains in my neck, shoulder, arm, and shoulder blade (back). i treated the pain w ibuprofen and rest, which finally lessened after 3 weeks. i began simple household cleaning and other minor activities, thought i was on the mend, but took a turn for the worst! now i have numbness to the touch on the front of my shoulder and top of my arm; and the worst and scarriest development, is that I CANNOT LIFT MY RIGHT ARM- at all! not sure if its from pain or weakness. PLEASE HELP!!!

@amylynnlee3

Жыл бұрын

How are you?

@AlammanKadafie

5 ай бұрын

Same, how are you now?

I had Clavicle ORIF coming up to 5 weeks ago. I am supposed to be out of my sling at 4 weeks but I can’t lift my operated arm more than 10 degrees. Is this normal? The arm has been immobilised in a sling for 4 weeks therefore the shoulder is stiff and I’m not comfortable completely coming out of my sling. Will I get better?

@DrDavidGeier

7 ай бұрын

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier on his monthly Ask Dr. Geier Live! Show, December 15, when he'll be live on KZread at 12 PM ET - and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

i m unable to lift my hand from shoulder due to one accident there is no bone crack but still not able to lift and upper side of albow is paining.

Hey Doctor...!! I wanna ask you something that I have a Sister and she is not able to lift her both hands..She hasn't any injuries or anything.. So can You tell me what may be the acutal Problem?

@DrDavidGeier

Жыл бұрын

If you are able, join Dr. Geier here on Friday’s Ask Dr. Geier Live! show at Noon ET on June 30. He would be happy to discuss this. Also, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

Sir can you please tell about neorological problem in hand

I FALL WHILE BIKING AND MY ARM CATCHES ME AND THEN MY ARM BECAME NUMB AND I CAN'T LIFT MY HANDS WHAT SHOULD I DO?!

I have had my shoulder operated on 25 years ago maybe 30 about a year Ago had what felt like a rubber band snap in side the back of my arm and then I got six months ago had the same thing on the front part of my arm inside or arm at shoulder come together. woke up four weeks ago couldn’t lift my arm felt like shoulder was out of place move it around trying to put back into place went to sleep that night then woke up unable to use lower portion of arm and my hand have no grip and hand very Swollen unable rotate arm or hand any They did put screws in my shoulder when they operated any ideas what it might be

@DrDavidGeier

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, but I can’t legally answer medical questions and offer medical advice online. I have created thousands of articles and videos that discuss almost any musculoskeletal injury that should help you.

@bmead4262

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDavidGeier I think if I asked your opinion you be able to give it it is no different than asking somebody think I should get my brakes changed if Weren’t so quick to Deny responsibility this wouldn’t happen Just an opinion not advice not you should do that the whole system is messed up

@bmead4262

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDavidGeier Actually heading to orthopedic today

Whats up doc is quest.. I cant move 0r lift my left arm what a i do? I don't have a history of accident or broken Bones

@maureenheverly3486

10 ай бұрын

My daughter is 29 & is experiencing the same thing. It only happened a couple hrs ago, but after I massaged it & manually moved it for 10-15 mins. still she is 80% paralyzed her left arm…😣

Ian go cap to y’all thus happend to me two times I’m going through my sec one Bec of football cuz they ain’t tackel me right so I fell on my shoulders and I started hurting when I got up this was on Tuesday

My arm randomly started hurting slowly then it got worse overnight I can’t lift my arm up cos of my shoulder pain I don’t know where it came from

@michaelqwert4014

3 жыл бұрын

my mom is going thur this rn what do i do

Hi David, I play a lot of volleyball and have always had constant shoulder pain in my right shoulder. However just recently my left shoulder is now absolutely killing me. I cant sleep and lifting it is very difficult because of pain and weakness. It is truly debilitating. Any "lifting" over like 10 degrees from my side comes with discomfort and weakness. I cant drive with my left arm or even put my arm out the window without either lifting it with my right arm or going through significant pain to lift the arm. I did not injure my shoulder. I just use it a lot to block volleyball and until this doing pullups and other exercises. It has been about 2 weeks and it seems to get worse over time. I do not want surgery but I am starting to think it is a rotator cuff or a bursa that is inflamed or even a partially torn ligament although I dont know how that could have happened. Anyway. Will probably see a doctor.

@ruthvikrao

Жыл бұрын

Did it get resolved ? How?

@ledrexter

Жыл бұрын

I'm also interested in if you find the root cause of the issue and how did you resolve it. My mum is having the same issue without any participating any sports.

@davidgodfrey3322

8 ай бұрын

I'm 60 thinking I feel like I'm 25 again and went to the gym and went too heavy on pull downs (lats) on the machine. That was 12months ago. I have come off on my bike two times and fell down down some stairs. My shoulder is now a nightmare and wakes me at 3 am in pain nightly. The lessons are you must realize the tendons, ligaments and myofascias of the body are not as strong as they once were and reduced load is necessary for healthy activity as we age. Understanding your body as we age is critical for a healthy life. I have learnt the hard way unfortunately.

Hi< I slept on my shoulder and now I can not lift my right are up or away from my body. It is extremally painful now, and its been over 2 weeks, Do you know what may have happened?

@DrDavidGeier

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s talk about this on Friday, May 6, at Noon ET, on my Ask Dr. Geier Live! show. Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on my website - drdavidgeier.com - in which I discuss every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people.

Good day...I fell on the cattle grid when I tried to close the heavy metal gate which lost control and caused radial fracture on my wrist and after removal of the cast I can't lift my arm up...also I have difficulty on grasping things.I fell on the left arm.Please help.

@DrDavidGeier

Жыл бұрын

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I didnt had any fall or any injury it just started pain on my back up to my neck n shoulder n arm n hand now it is going to other side

My daughter isc29, woke up unable to lift her left arm. I thought maybe she slept on it & it was numb, after I massaged, lifted it & rotated it manually, for 10 mins. she still is unable to lift her arm straight, or bend it at the elbow at any angle except at a side angle. She refuses to go to ER because her Medicaid lapsed last week.(no fault of her own). She hasn’t injured it, this just happened at 3:30 a.m. it’s 5:25a.m. & herb entire arm is floppy. Her hand can hold things after about an hr of paralysis now weakness. 😞

Omg! Thank you! You answered the exact questions I needed! No strength in left arm to hold out to the side, but there was no injury & it doesnt hurt at all. Only had my arms lying above my head for an extended period of time. 1:25-2:00. Shoulder abduction issues. 0-70 degrees fine & 160-180 degrees fine, but absolutely no strength and just physically can't hold my arm out to the side between 70-160 degrees. Its rly annoying & frustrating, but I guess I'll ice it a bit & give it a few days as you suggest. Thanks!

@KristenaLayne

3 жыл бұрын

Omg same. Couldn’t shampoo my hair today or lift my arm high or for long & did nothing to deserve this. It’s weird. Why’s this happening??

@RussEvans

2 жыл бұрын

This happened to me as well however I know what happened. I fell asleep up on my elbows on my belly when intoxicated. Left arm fell asleep and since I was intoxicated I didn’t wake up. I woke up to use the restroom and could lift my arm at all. Like dead. Went back to sleep and left arm felt numb and weak. I have been trying to lift weights and I’m not really seeing much improvement. It doesn’t hurt. Just weak. A big set back with my weight lifting efforts.

I slept on my left side and woke up with a hellish pain. I can barely lift my arm. I can’t even sleep. I slept on a Coleman cot for a year or more… now my arm is fkt up. I struggle to put my hand on my waist. Idk what to do about my shoulder smh

Im paralised my left arm for 1 year n 5 month i went to many doctors n none of them know what to do

My upper arm is throbbing with pain. The pain is above the elbow. I have trouble driving the car as clutching the steering wheel causes sudden sharp pain!? Just woke up with this about a month ago. Didn’t injure myself knowingly so I don’t know what it is.

@jesus3373

2 жыл бұрын

Same here nearly 3 months ago. Time to see a neurologist methinks.

Last night i got out of the car and faced the back end while my arm was facing the front end. I felt a twinge but it seemed ok. Now this morning I can’t raise my arm at all. Probably shoulda iced it. Probably should not have slept 7 hrs on that side either. And the hot corn pack probably wasn’t a good idea either. Doubly horrible as hubby is in the hospital with a broken hip.

I didn’t have no injury at all but I cannot raise my left arm at all, almost like a blockage. If I put weight on it or turn a certain way it is so painful it takes my breath away and I shed a tear or two. I feel like an aching feeling all the way to my wrist and up to my collarbone up to the back of my neck! It’s like I just woke up like this one day....could it be serious? What do I do?! Does anybody have similar feelings? Please help!

@rene5530

3 жыл бұрын

Did u find out what caused it ? Are u better!? I have that NOW

@auroram.2854

3 жыл бұрын

@@rene5530 Hello, no I never found out what happened or what was the issue. Now today it is way better there is no pain or achy feeling however there still is a slight blockage so that prevents me to raise my arm high to the sky. There are exercises that you can do at home to get better. It does take some time. Hope you get a full recovery!

@maureenheverly3486

10 ай бұрын

My daughter is 29 & woke up w/ her left arm in paralysis. She had a little pain in her shoulder but after a messaged it, trying to get the blood flowing, it was not as painful but still “floppy”. She v refuses to go to ER & I’m freaking out. 😣 She doesn’t play ANY sports but is a Nanny & holds the 21/2 yr old off & on during the day… she suffers from severe anxiety & this is making it worse. Hope you’re able to use your arm completely now, after 3 yrs.

I can't lift my arm up over my head. My Arm kinda slid down from an arm chair that broke..I didn't fall neither did the chair collapse, it just suddenly fell..and no pain until a few days or so.later. This happened 3-4 days after I saw the Orthopedic Dr where that day I could raise both arms up. Took NSAID of Maloxcan for those 3 days to ease some of the pain and swelling. Then stopped taking the NSAID b/c I read a side effect is (if there weakness on one side of your body) Afterwards, I took quick release Tylenol and that eased the pain totally. Now it's been almost 4 weeks and still can't raise my arm, Monday had an MRI went to Orthopedic today. He said that there might be a partial year but all looks in tact and suggested I go.see a Neurologist... because it might be nerve impediment, I have very little if any pain at all and can have PT manipulate my entire arm no problem. (Sigh) Hope this helps you.

@arlynnpaula7795

3 ай бұрын

What was the problem? Nerve impingement?

I didn't have any particular incident that is associated with my arm. i"m 69 yrs old. I woke up in the morning and my right arm was kind of numb and i had pain in my neck. I went to brush my teeth and couldn't raise my hand to my mouth. i did some tests and I couldn't raise my arm laterally above the shoulder level. i could not do an arm curl, no strength. My triceps and pulling strength was still in tact. I went to my doctor. Had xrays and an MRI. I have a c 5&6 compression. Waiting to see an neurosurgeon for advise. in the mean time sent to physio for range of motion exercise and strength training. I'm taking a medicine called pregabalin which makes you very drowsy but settles the compressed nerve. its been three weeks, my pain is down to a 1 or 2 level. my arm still doesn't work. Everyone was amazed at how fast my doctor got me a mri in 2 days . apparently most people have to wait 6 mos. I can't imagine living my elder years like this, so i hope the surgeon can help. I'm right handed.

@malachipg7576

4 жыл бұрын

probably ligma

I had shoulder replacement in Nov. Still can't lift my arm over my head. Couldn't use it it before. What am I doing wrong?

@DrDavidGeier

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier this Friday, April 7, on his Ask Dr. Geier LIVE! show when he'll be on KZread at 12 PM ET- and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

No pain , but cant touch my back for a long time . X ray did not find anything , puzzled

I haven't been able to lift my left arm in two months since falling and skinning my elbow. For at least a year, I have been feeling like someone is punching me in my upper arm non-stop and since the fall, the pain has increased dramatically. Last month I went to the ER because I was so dizzy it was making me nauseated, I told the MD about my fall and inability to lift my arm so he had an xray taken which proved the arm to be unbroken. I know I am old and injuries take longer to heal but this isn't getting any better at all.

@FitnessGeekz

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe u have a tear . Do an mri

Sir actually my mom can't lift her left hand up.. She didn't injured or fallen but it suddenly starts paining so badly.. At first she ignore but by the time passes her pain bcms more hard.. She even can't raise her hand up..the pain starts from shoulder to arm.. She can't lift her hand up...i hope u will reply me ..is there any cure???? Please reply sir

@himasrisai822

Жыл бұрын

Sir your mother got relief??how many days after she got relief? Ols reply

A video that shows how to do physical therapy when you can't lift your arm

Pls help i can't move my arm i fell on the stairs and my arm burns and it is weak!

I fell on my arm I have been to physical therapy I can move my arm up and down but it also has a pain in the shoulder I can't put my bra on because it passes in the back and I can't wish behind me like I should I don't have any strength in the arm cuz when I pick up even dry clothes my arm hurts really bad it's like it don't have no strength in the arm to pick anything up or go backward or anything else I can't use my left arm like I usually do how can I get that strength back in my arm

@rene5530

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what happened to me! How is it now?

mine would lock up but also hurt for awhile the ER said it was a brocken collar bone but dint even check me out...

@kawaiiedwardcullen5206

2 жыл бұрын

that was 3 years ago and it still hurts alot :(

I fell on my left arm cant hardly dress can't lift it above my head. Have seen orthopedic but its not better. Tried walking it up walls. Hurts to put down from wall. can't hardly raise it up to steering wheel to drive. Can't even list coffee cup or anything. Arm will not raise upfrom any angle. Hurts from shoulder to elbow.

@MohammadAli-ev3rl

4 жыл бұрын

Same but did it heal, I did the same thing you did but on my right arm, how did you fix it, I think it’s sprained

I can't move my arm with or without pain I can't even move it a little what do you think is wrong with ut

@maureenheverly3486

10 ай бұрын

Has it gotten better yet? My daughters 29 & this just happened to her…(9/8/23) I’m worried & she refuses to go to the Drs. Thanks

My shoulder is both in pain and is very weak. I literally can't move my arm! Had labrum surgery about 6 weeks ago and everything was going fine until two days ago. I went to pick up my comforter off of the floor and and about halfway through, I feel this enormous SNAP, followed by severe pain and then my arm just stopped working altogether. I feel like one of the anchors got yanked out. I called and told my doctor what happened and he kept reassuring me that at this stage, it was highly unlikely that an anchor would come out and told me it's probably nothing and to rest it for a few days and it should feel better, but it isn't getting any better. The pain is actually getting worse. I don't think he's taking me seriously at all. It kinda seems like he just thinks I'm being dramatic about it. It's like "NO, something is very wrong. This is not normal".

@kimsung2384

7 ай бұрын

What happened?

Hi David, I had a small mountaineering accident on Sunday 14th Oct 2018, a few days ago. Slipped on a rock and fell onto another rock on left side. Not a big fall but significant enough to have the usual sore accompanying bumps and bruises but my left arm got left behind as I fell and I know I pulled something in those mili seconds, then my left arm realised I was in trouble and came zooming back and the left elbow and shoulder took some of the hit as I fell into the rock. So I can't lift my left arm and I immediately knew I couldn't there and then but there is a small bit of improvement today ... which is a good sign. So I was going to ice it (I haven't yet and I got that advice from your video thank you) and see if tomorrow might bring even more improvement. Have I escaped with just a normal muscle pull or is it more I wonder? The fact that there is improvement day 2 suggests its going to be ok. And when I rest it, there is no pain. Good right?

@marie-linevillers9064

5 жыл бұрын

What was it? I have the same... Thanks

I have severe pain in my arm cannot lift it due to pain AND weakness it will NOT lift no matter how hard I try. I feel pulling pain and severe throbbing pain cannot sleep on my shoulder and sharp pain above it under my arm and pain all down my ribs where I couldn’t breathe and the pain locked up my back. I have fibromyalgia and had injections from a doctor where he accidentally punctured my lung and when I told my doctor about it he gave me ablation surgery instead of checking what is wrong with my arm. I have had 6-7 ablation surgeries and I had corroded artery repair where my nerves were damaged in my neck due to an accidental gunshot wound and cannot feel anything in that area now but I also have chronic pain. I have been seeing ortho doctors for years and now I have to find a new doctor due to switching jobs and have new Insurance it’s been over 9 months and I still can’t raise my arm. I need a good doctor but it takes months to get in and now I have to start over and I’m in constant pain. I now have no meds and can’t sleep or even stretch without severe pain. What do you recommend? I’m limited to doctors now and can’t see any of my old ones.

@giabellalucia

3 жыл бұрын

Did you find out whats was wrong, this happened to me a week ago, still cant lift it

@betdotson4794

3 жыл бұрын

I’m having the same problem. Severe locking pain in left arm that makes me scream. If I move it toward my body slightly it’s ok but trying to move it to the side or lift it is impossible. Excruciating pain. It goes into a painful spasm. I’ve lost so much sleep. I have lie on my back with my head elevated sitting up with my arm almost straight and flat. If I move it it’s unbearable pain. I haven’t been able to lift it high enough to comb my hair. It won’t go there. Muscles and joints lock and the pain is unbelievable. I’ve been on hydrocodone, prednisone and muscle relaxers and the only thing that seems to help a little is methylprednisolone. I stopped it after 3 doses because of stomach ulcers, severe acid reflux and trouble swallowing food. It gets stuck in the throat and won’t move down. This has been sooooooooo painful!

I literally can't life ma arm so 😍

The pain is severe i cant sleep n i have been ask a mri n they tell me they cant ask that

Change your diet eat more fruits and greens, there a problem going around I never was in so much pain in my shoulder I could use that arm for a while too much pain I was taking ibuprofen then the pain went away after a few weeks I'm vegan I can use my arms,I drink lemon waters, green teas cold,I drink green juices,I take probiotics and enzymes, vitamin D3

I woke up like this its in my upper arm. It hurts bad i cant even pump gas im driving with one arm and hand. Which is not good in my city. So i mean get a heat pack, ice what can i hit it a few times? o man the video gone off. Someone says about muscle spasm pills. I dont think their OTC. Aww i need help im too young for this.

@armond1423

4 жыл бұрын

Alisha Draine did you ever find out what was wrong? I’m in the same boat.

@rene5530

3 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell how things worked out? Lol.

Hi I can't lift me right shoulder and i can't use my triceps of right arm 2 months ago i suffered from bike accident and from then to now i can't lift and my doctor advice to me for physical therapy and he told me that if your arm is not well after 3 months then we start doing surgery because he said you have issues in 2 veins which in physical therapy doctors giving me electric shock (MS) we called . Plz help me brother

@DrDavidGeier

5 ай бұрын

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I cant lift my left arm straight out and up . the pain isn`t in the shoulder, more in the muscle or bone in the upper arm.

@marie-linevillers9064

5 жыл бұрын

What was it?

@tamekiaakins29

4 жыл бұрын

Same here dodgers you find out why

@trishfreyer2004

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get your arm fixed? My husband is having the same problem

@Fitzcount

4 жыл бұрын

That is how mine is. I can move my lower arm fine but not raise it. If I use my other arm I can lift it up and it doesn't particularly hurt. Additionally if I lift it all the way up I can hold it there but I can't lower it down. Did you get yours sorted out?

@otonon.599

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I had an X-ray that showed there are no tears to the rotator cuff. I’m also experiencing neck pain where I can look right, left, all around, but can’t lift my head off the pillow. Yesterday I did an mri of the cervical spine. I won’t hear results until Monday. My arm has been hurting so bad i can’t sleep at night and the only thing that helps is prednisone in high doses. I’ve been given muscle relaxers (like flexaril and methocarbomal) AND pain killers (including morphine and tramadol) but the prednisone is the only thing that seems to actually help. The muscle relaxers do Nothing. The pain killers seem to take the edge off, but there’s still a great deal of pain.

Spiral factored mid humerus. Can’t lift my arm after 11 weeks. Broke mid throwing a pitch in men’s baseball league.

@DrDavidGeier

5 жыл бұрын

I had a patient who hurt his the exact same way. We fixed his surgically.

I had pain in my biceps. Hurt to lift my arms. I started using castor oil & pain cream. It is now gone. Took a few weeks🤗

@DrDavidGeier

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Um... So I went to sleep and listening to music. And then later I woke up, and I felt normal, but then I tried to move my right arm and then I noticed that I couldn't feel my and.. So I took my other arm and moved it, but it fell, and It was cold. I Googled it and it said something about sleeping paralysis.. Ummm.. There's No way I have that.. I'm 11.. but I got my nerves back, but I can't lift my arm exactly as high as the other in time. Edit: weow this was 3 months ago, my hand got normal the other day sooooosoosoosooooo-

@aletheajuanillas133

3 жыл бұрын

Same situation

@maureenheverly3486

10 ай бұрын

How is it now? Completely healed? Did a Dr ever explain why this happened to you? My daughter is 29 yrs old & it JUST happened to her (9/8/23). I’m worried. Hope you’ve had a full recovery.

i can lift my left arm but i cant put it straight out what could it be

@ryanclifford3879

4 жыл бұрын

Richard518 I have the same issue after surgery unrelated to the shoulder

@beech5397

4 жыл бұрын

I saw that it could lead to heart problems

@richard9536318

4 жыл бұрын

@@beech5397 Yeah I had an X-ray done MRI done and it came out to be 2 bone chips and arthritis

So there are 100s of possible reasons and i need to talk to someone for help.. This video really helped me (sarcasm)

I am so confused, did I miss something

I don't think I injured. Maybe slept funny? I'm able to lift things straight up using biceps only; no shoulder shrugs. CAN'T turn head in opposite direction without pain in back and side of neck. CAN'T put arm above eyebrows. There's pain where the shoulder and scapula come together. CAN'T use opposing pressure to wash hands because of pain in same place. I have to lean on something. To get dressed; I have to pull the dress up from my feet; NOT pull over the head. EEK!

@rene5530

3 жыл бұрын

How are u now? What happened

His Answer: go see a doctor. Me: no thank u

i fell from my bike yesterday ... now my latral delt is very painful whenever i lift my arm

@ndn8shn999

11 ай бұрын

How is your Delt doing?

@shivanshsharma4276

10 ай бұрын

@@ndn8shn999 awesome , better and stronger than before

As a matter of interest is that a coke bottle on the shelf up after the signed ball?

@DrDavidGeier

5 жыл бұрын

I got the Coke bottle from a patient. It’s one of the named bottles. It says Hero. It meant a lot that she gave it to me.

@mattbeardsworth3201

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have it purely as an ornament or do you intend to drink it?

@awhiner100

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Beardsworth s

This was 2 weeks ago

Shoulder injury

😂 no I mean I can’t lift it in front of me. Like zombie 🧟‍♂️ position 😂I recon anyway I have no pain? Simply can’t raise & BP is normal. 🫀 I probably have a slight dislocated shoulder or, a grade 1 rotator cuff tear . Top of my right deltoid muscle. 🤷‍♂️

I can't lift my hand up and control it

I can't lift my arm beacouse i fell in concrete outside good thing my head didn't get hit

I fall down from bike with a stretched right arm, after that I can't lift up my arm from shoulder, bone is save in x-ray

@marie-linevillers9064

5 жыл бұрын

What was it? Did it get better by itself? Thanks

honestly stop posting videos man, no help what so ever!!!!!

@newgardner

3 жыл бұрын

OMG! I went to comments to see what others have to say because I didnt learn a damn thing. This dude said it at the end....he take our comments to write books and help patience hahahaa We are the teachers.

@jeandeath7790

3 жыл бұрын

dont watch then

@newgardner

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeandeath7790 I'm not. Duhhhh

Your video was the first one that came up when I typed in what I was looking for help with, so I started watching and literally 5 seconds into your video I spy a Liverpool FC scarf behind you and my instant thought was this guy clearly won't know what he is talking about because if he is stupid enough to like/support LFC then he's got to be full blown stupid altogether!! So I immediately stopped the video, that's 5 seconds of my life I won't get back and an additional 60 seconds while I wrote this, totalling 65 seconds of my life ill never get back!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

my dad's arm is not moving his arm got hit by a door nobe

@Singh-mj3wg

4 жыл бұрын

what should i do :(

My experience is paaaaaaaiiiiiiinnn

see a chiropractor

talk, talk, no answer. 100% USELESS VIDEO!

Recommend fasting , to increase stem cells for healing. Snake diet : check it out. Very aggressive. Maximum autophagy The importance of fasting. Key. Inflammation. God for forbid one can be care of pills and the body.

No pain. Just can't lift arm. Just feels weak. Even if I Rais with some effort it galls down