what causes knots in shoulders?
453798
spending too much time on the computer answering yahoo questions
873984
It sounds like you have an acromial-clavicular sprain, or simply a seperated shoulder.  Look in the mirror and see if there is a noticable difference from your other AC joint.  Not that big of a deal.  In athletics I see this all the time.  Try to avoid any activities that would depress your shoulder.  When pain allows, make sure to take your arm through it's entire range of motion so the ligament's repair materials line up correctly.  Have fun.
363954
could be carpal tunnel.  see a doctor
262046
I had two of them done on my rt shoulder.and to day it feels better then ever. maybe u need a second try at it.because i need one done on the other side now and i feel the same as u do.The first time never works but second time it will i promise.if u need a doctor let me know i ll give u mine.Good Luck
339415
You could go to the chiropractor, who could take an x-ray and then adjust the bones accordingly to fix your shoulder. I went to the chiropractor for my back, knee, neck problems and now they have significantly improved.
402560
It may be torn muscle. That can come from overworking.\n\nIt may also be nerve impingement. If the pain is really sharp, burning kind of sensation, or you get any associated numbness or tingling, that points to inpingement.\n\nEither way, you can talk to your doctor or a massage therapist. They'll be able to do a hands on assessment and tell you whats goin on.
773582
Its actually not true that it just helps you relax. Their are many benefits. For one thing It improves circulation. The knots and adhesions within your muscles can be caused by improper posture, injurie, unbalanced muscle strength and others. They act like glue on the muscle to prevent it from stretching and contracting to its full capacity. This obviously reduces its strength and, in turn, puts excessive strain on other muscles or other areas within the muscle. When these are removed /reduced the muscle or muscle group is stronger and looser, which removes excess stress on other adjacent areas. Not to mention muscles can put pressure on nerves which then get impinged and that can cause any number of symptoms. Ever known somone to have numbness and tingling in their arm? A lot of times that is the brachial nerve getting pinched by the muscles in the neck and shoulders. Many times the muscles in the neck and shoulders can become too tight from sitting over a computer for many hours a day or from doing a lot of push-ups and no back exercises to balance out strength and posture.
814068
I have problems with calcifying tendinitis in my shoulders. I do a lot of stretching. I'll put my arms up and hang on to something like a door frame or the shower door while I'm showering and bend at my knees to stretch the shoulders out. I also will put a hand behind my back and pull on it with the other hand toward the opposite side.
1154420
Simple.  The shoulder tendon gets squeezed by the bones when you lift up your arm.  It hurts but gets better with time and rest.
48726
Probably not carpal tunnel if it is in the shoulder, you may have just slept on it wrong or jerked in the middle of the night without knowing.\n\nPut a heating pad on it for a day and see if it gets better. If not go see a doctor, they can do some tests to see if anything is wrong in there.
298894
Extra weight from the breasts can but a terrible and painful strain through the shoulders and back. Of course there are many other causes for back pain.  Check with you doc.
758169
sounds like bursitis in the shoulder, get an x-ray and take ibuprofen.
711687
She should make an appointment to see her physician as soon as possible.  Based upon the limited range of motion of her arm and where you describe the pain, it sounds very likely that she may have torn her rotator cuff.  The primary muscle of the rotator cuff is the supraspinatus muscle and when it is torn completely, you can seldom lift the arm very high.  Many people tear this muscle with no identified trauma and if she has had chronic shoulder problems this is even more likely.  Also, if the rotator cuff is not torn, she may have a frozen shoulder "adhesive capsulitis".  This problem usually onsets in females between the ages of say 45-65 and is highly prevalent with people who have diabetes but can occur with anyone.  Usually a frozen shoulder is slow to onset but I have had many patients that have had onset over night.  Regardless of the information I have given you, the first thing you should do is set up an appointment to see your physician.  A formal diagnosis should be made only after a thorough orthopedic evaluation as there are many conditions that could case the symptoms that you describe.
419877
Are you sure it's the knot causing numnbess?  I've never heard of a knot causing numbness.  Usually knots, or trigger points as they are called are caused by muiscle tightness, and this muscle tightness might be putting pressure on a nerve which is causing the numbness.  However, most likely the numbness is being caused by somehting going on in your neck, like a buldging disc.   My advice is to go see a good doctor or a physical therapist who can figure out what the true cause of your numbness is.
832970
knots form due to overuse of the muscles. if you have been doing anything out of the ordinary, strenuous, or if you do something very repetitive, it can cause knots in your muscles. Use heat and ice to relieve pain and swelling. Switch off 20 minutes of each heat and ice. And take it easy so the knots can dissolve.
1040351
I believe they are caused by body parts that rub up against each other such as your arm rubbing up against your chest. I don't have any website to prove it...Sorry.
204861
u need an x-ray , please make sure watever it is, coz if its torn or broken may b , u"ll damage it more if u dont rest. go and see a doc. I guess it could b torn or may b dislocation of scapula or clavicle(bones in the shoulder) but only an x-ray can confirm!