Why is my shoulder so painful?

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I've been working from home for the past 6 months.
I was back at work this week.
We have just a regular wheelie computer chair.
During the from my neck to my shoulder it was really painful. It felt like pins & needles & like someone was digging their sharp fingernails into my skin.
I kept doing arm stretches throughout the day & it felt like my bones were cracking.
I won't be able to get a special chair so was wondering what else can I do to stop the pain.

Answer 1

PrettyPriya | 191 opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

Master

How long do you sit at your desk for any period of time?

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Asker

4 mo
I do an 8 hour day but we get up every hour to do stretches. My lunch break is 30 minutes
PrettyPriya

4 mo
Well, that is really quite good. It might be the chair. I'd go for something that has a lot of adjustment for lumbar support. It may be the position you sit in is compressing a nerve that is causing the numbness/tingling feeling.
Asker

4 mo
Thank you, I'll take a cushion with me to see if that helps
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PrettyPriya

4 mo
You know... one thing I do to help keep loose (this sounds crazy) but roll a full bottle of water under your foot as you sit there. It does a whole lot more than you think. You can even feel it in your lower back.

Just switch from time to time to the other foot. No need to do it constantly.

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Asker

I do an 8 hour day but we get up every hour to do stretches. My lunch break is 30 minutes

Answer 3

PrettyPriya

Well, that is really quite good. It might be the chair. I'd go for something that has a lot of adjustment for lumbar support. It may be the position you sit in is compressing a nerve that is causing the numbness/tingling feeling.

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Asker

Thank you, I'll take a cushion with me to see if that helps

Answer 5

PrettyPriya

You know... one thing I do to help keep loose (this sounds crazy) but roll a full bottle of water under your foot as you sit there. It does a whole lot more than you think. You can even feel it in your lower back.

Just switch from time to time to the other foot. No need to do it constantly.

Answer 6

Preeti161101 | 54 opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

Xper 6

Definitely you have some neurological problem so you need to consult with a neurologist
Best wishes ☺️

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Iron_Man | 7K opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

Master

Go to a shoulder specialist but unfortunately your original doctor has to send a referral first

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Asker

4 mo
Thank you, I'll make an appointment to see what's happening
Iron_Man

4 mo
You’re very welcome

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Asker

Thank you, I'll make an appointment to see what's happening

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Iron_Man

You’re very welcome

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jahaims | 739 opinions shared on Health & Fitness topic.

Guru

Probably more posture from lack of muscle. You need muscle to properly support your skeleton.

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jahaims

4 mo
Skeletal system*

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jahaims

Skeletal system*

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Anonymous

Are you used to too much masturbation?

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Why is my shoulder so painful?

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