Home Remedies for Shoulder Pain That Actually Work

Before you spend money on the latest gadget or supplement, here's what our doctors actually recommend to patients with shoulder pain — and what we tell them to skip.

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it one of the most vulnerable to impingement, rotator cuff strain, and referred pain from the neck.

What Actually Helps at Home

• Alternate ice and heat. Ice for sharp, recent pain. Heat for stiff, chronic patterns. Twenty minutes on, at least an hour off.
• Gentle, frequent movement. Ten-minute walks every couple of hours beat one long walk once a day.
• Sleep setup. Side or back sleeping with pillow support. Never stomach.
• Hydration. Discs and connective tissue are water-based. Chronically dehydrated tissue heals slower.
• Magnesium at night (talk to your primary care doctor first). Helps a subset of patients with muscle-driven pain.
• **Cutting the aggravating activity tempora

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