Mom, Dad… Let Me Tell You What I Learned About Shoulder Pain

Mom, Dad… Let Me Tell You What I Learned About Shoulder Pain

❤️ Mom, Dad… Let Me Tell You What I Learned About Shoulder Pain

“When you can’t lift your arm, it’s not just about movement—it’s about life slowing down.”

Dear Mom and Dad, I recently had my own wake-up call with shoulder pain, and I want to share everything I learned—just in case you ever feel something similar.

📊 Did You Know?

FactDetails
People with shoulder issues in KoreaOver 2.5 million
Most common shoulder conditionRotator cuff injury
Rises sharply after age40+
Shoulder pain from internal organsAbout 10% of cases

1️⃣ Rotator Cuff Injury – “It started with a twitch...”

I felt a jolt while driving—like electricity in my shoulder. The next day, I couldn't even lift my coffee cup.

What Is It?

It's damage or inflammation in the tendons that help rotate your arm. Very common after age 40.

What It Feels Like:

  • Pain when lifting your arm sideways
  • Trouble wearing shirts or washing your hair
  • Sharp aches at night, harder to sleep

What Helped Me:

  • Stopped lifting heavy things
  • Did gentle shoulder swings (pendulum exercise)
  • Took anti-inflammatory meds + physical therapy

2️⃣ Calcific Tendinitis – “I woke up thinking I was stabbed...”

At 3 AM, I couldn’t move. The pain felt deep and raw. I ended up in the ER and discovered calcium buildup in my tendon.

What Is It?

Calcium crystals form in your shoulder tendons, causing intense inflammation and sudden pain.

What It Feels Like:

  • Intense pain even when not moving
  • Arm feels frozen or locked
  • Redness, heat, or swelling in the area

What Helped Me:

  • Cold packs and complete rest
  • Anti-inflammatory injections and shockwave therapy
  • Surgery in rare, severe cases

3️⃣ Referred Pain – “Turns out it wasn’t my shoulder at all”

I had months of pain but clean MRI scans. Turns out… my liver enzymes were elevated. That’s when I learned pain can travel.

What Is It?

Pain in the shoulder that actually comes from internal organs—like the liver, heart, or stomach.

Signs to Watch For:

  • Shoulder pain with no injury
  • Accompanied by fatigue, nausea, or indigestion
  • More common on the right shoulder (liver-related)

What Helped Me:

  • Got a full-body checkup
  • Improved my liver health with a cleaner diet
  • Stopped blaming my shoulder 😉

⚖️ Quick Comparison

Type Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinitis Referred Pain
How It Starts Gradual Sudden, severe Slow, mysterious
Exact Spot Outer shoulder, front side Whole shoulder deep pain Not just shoulder (multi-symptom)
Treatment Exercise + meds Injections + rest Treat the underlying organ
Recurring? Sometimes Often Depends on condition

🧘‍♀️ What I Now Do Daily

  • Gentle stretching twice a day
  • Hot pack before bed when it aches
  • Regular checkups to avoid surprises

💌 Final Message to You

Shoulder pain isn’t “just age.” And you don’t have to “just live with it.”

If your shoulder ever feels tight, achy, or weak—please tell me or see a doctor. Early help is the easiest help.

Love you always 💖

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