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How do I get rid of shoulder bone pain?

I have shoulder bone pain and want to treat it. How do I get rid of shoulder bone pain?

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Hello. Shoulder "bone pain" could refer to many things. You first need to have plain X-Rays of the shoulder in question to assess two major joints-the acromioclavicular joint (AC Joint) and the Glenohumeral joint (GHJ). That is because true bony pain might be due to an abnormality in the bone itself, or to abnormal movement of the joints. Once that is accomplished, the next step is to see a qualified orthopedic shoulder surgeon who can conduct a comprehensive physical examination. This would include putting you through a range of motion (abduction, adduction, internal rotation, external rotation) to determine if there is a "clicking" sound with movement, or restricted movement. Finally, the orthopedic shoulder expert might recommend taking antiinflammatory type medications (Advil; Motrin, or equivalent) or possibly inject the shoulder with local anesthesia and steroids. If those remedies fail to benefit you, surgery might be an option to release whatever it is that is causing this bony pain. But the key to improving is to be evaluated by the orthopedic shoulder expert first and foremost. Good luck!