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Hi Teresa
Firstly,may I compliment you on your in depth replies to health questions on here.
About 3 months ago I woke up with a very painful shoulder which was described as a frozen shoulder.Today it reappeared and have about 10% mobility in it.Is it better to try and excersise the joint or just rest with a heat pad?
I,m also suffering with a tennis elbow and wondered if there was any connection.I play darts twice a week using said arm and wondered if I may have stretched something.

Best Regards Tonee

Hi Tonee,

Firstly, may I thank you for your praise. I want to do my best for everyone.

You don't tell me if the two problems are in the same arm, but I assume so and will answer as such.

If the pain comes after your darts I would say that it is due to that and you need to rethink your game for a while until things improve. Ice packs (frozen peas as good as anything) applied several times a day for 5 - 10 minutes at a time is the first thing to do along with anti inflammatory tablets such as Ibuprofen (taken with food - never on an empty stomach) every 4 hours, whether you have pain or not, for a few days. They will help to reduce swelling which is a big part of the problem. Rest is also very important so give the darts a break for a while.

I have very good news too - Charles Papapetrou, osteopath and acupuncture specialist, has opened a new clinic in Paphos and is offering FREE treatment for a month. I would suggest you seeing him to see if there is a neck involvement on that side of your body too. I am sure he can do a lot to help you. Phone number 99300956 or 26950005. His clinic is only on Tuesdays and Fridays in Paphos as he also works in Limassol - so grab a bargain and a very educated assessment of your problem.

Let me know how you get on and good luck.

Teresa

Hi Teresa
Thanks for your reply.Have had an appointment with Charles and started a course of treatments with him( have known Charles for several years,can highly recomend him).
Have also started ibrufen 600,twice daily.
Thank you very much Teresa in pointing me in the right direction.

Best Regards Tonee