Orthopedics

Yes, shoulder pain can make it hard to move your arm.

Fatigue, depression, and anxiety can be connected by overlapping changes in brain chemistry and stress responses, and low testosterone may worsen these symptoms. Low testosterone might affect the mood, energy, and stress-regulation systems in the body, which in turn can increase fatigue, depression, and anxiety.

If your chest pain worsens when you move, press on the area, or take a deep breath—and it started after heavy exercise or an injury—it might be caused by a muscle strain.

Muscle pain from the buttocks to the calf may be treated with medications like gabapentin, especially if related to sciatica.

Physical exercise can help reduce sciatica pain by keeping the body active and improving function.

Sciatic nerve pain is a specific type of pain that travels from the lower back down through the leg, often caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Hip pain that goes down the leg can be treated with rest, physical therapy, and medications like pain relievers. Sometimes, injections or other treatments might be needed depending on the cause.

Lumbago is another term for lower back pain, while sciatica is pain that travels down the leg from the lower back. They are related because lumbago can be a symptom of sciatica.

Acupuncture may help reduce nerve pain in the leg, particularly for conditions like sciatica, but more research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness.

Leg pain that involves both muscles and nerves can be caused by many issues. This can be common in athletes due to overuse or injury, or neuropathy due to peripheral arterial disease.

Pain down the legs can often be caused by sciatica, spinal stenosis, or lumbar radiculopathy due to a nerve issue.

Left buttock pain that radiates down the leg can be caused by issues with the sacroiliac joint, piriformis syndrome, or hip problems. Each condition affects the nerves or muscles in different ways, leading to pain that travels down the leg.

Pain from the buttock down the back of the thigh can be treated by addressing conditions like hamstring syndrome and greater trochanter bursitis, using methods such as rest, physical therapy, or possibly surgery.

Long-term relief for sciatica may include medications, physical therapy, and needling interventions like acupuncture.

Cosmetologists often experience shoulder pain due to repetitive movements and awkward postures during their work.

Common causes of pain in both shoulders include rotator cuff issues and conditions related to diabetes. These problems can cause discomfort and difficulty moving the shoulders.

Common treatments for sciatica include medications, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery if needed.

Pain in the left shoulder blade area can be caused by issues with nerves or muscles, and sometimes osteopathic treatments can help manage the pain.

Not being able to raise your arm can be due to diabetes affecting the shoulder, a condition called zoster paresis, or deconditioning.

Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs that irritate the sciatic nerve.