I'm here to bring hope! I got my flu shot a little over 3 weeks ago. I have gotten the shot for years with no ill effect. This time, however, the nurse gave the shot really high on my left arm and I experienced excruciating pain the moment the needle went in. I knew something had gone wrong. Since that moment, my shoulder and upper arm have been hurting. I would classify the pain as excruciating when I try to do simple tasks that require me to raise that arm even a little.
So, today, I went to my chiropractor, whom I trust with my life. He could feel little fibrous areas in my shoulder. By the explanation I gave him, his theory is that my bicep tendon was injured with the needle. He performed ART (active release technique) on my shoulder, and I am feeling some improvement. I am to ice the area as frequently as possible (20 min. on, 1 hr. off). I go back in 3 days to work some more of it out (it's a process). I told him I'm going on a ski trip in 2 months, and he thinks I'll be back to normal by then!
Yesterday, I was very distraught about my condition. Today, I am full of hope! My advice is to run, don't walk, to your nearest ART practitioner for help! You can find these specialists at chiropractic offices, physical therapy offices, and occupational therapy offices. My doctor has been very helpful and very supportive!
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I'm here to bring hope! I got my flu shot a little over 3 weeks ago. I have gotten the shot for years with no ill effect. This time, however, the nurse gave the shot really high on my left arm and I experienced excruciating pain the moment the needle went in. I knew something had gone wrong. Since that moment, my shoulder and upper arm have been hurting. I would classify the pain as excruciating when I try to do simple tasks that require me to raise that arm even a little.
So, today, I went to my chiropractor, whom I trust with my life. He could feel little fibrous areas in my shoulder. By the explanation I gave him, his theory is that my bicep tendon was injured with the needle. He performed ART (active release technique) on my shoulder, and I am feeling some improvement. I am to ice the area as frequently as possible (20 min. on, 1 hr. off). I go back in 3 days to work some more of it out (it's a process). I told him I'm going on a ski trip in 2 months, and he thinks I'll be back to normal by then!
Yesterday, I was very distraught about my condition. Today, I am full of hope! My advice is to run, don't walk, to your nearest ART practitioner for help! You can find these specialists at chiropractic offices, physical therapy offices, and occupational therapy offices. My doctor has been very helpful and very supportive!
Best wishes to you all!
November 17, 2010 - 3:28pmThis Comment
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