WY>  RG> I would suggest you continue to lightly exercise the shoulder j
WY>  RG> in the morning when you arise, and possibly use heat to loosen
WY>  RG> the joints.  Gently swing your arm is a clockwise
WY>  RG> manner for about a minute, starting with little circles and
WY>  RG> gradually increasing the circles.  Then do it in a counter-cloc
WY> Great advice! I was doing that in the shower, with the streams of
WY> warm water raining on the shoulders alternately... feels good!
WY> Now, I have a little problem understanding the "little" circles.
WY> Does it mean stretching both arms out sideways, up to shoulder
WY> levels, then make circles forward then backwards?
WY>  RG> manner.  I would also do a pendulum swing with the arms, 12 to
WY>  RG> o'clock and then 3 to 9 o'clock.  Your history is consistent wi
WY>  RG> arthritis symptoms--stiffness in AM that gradually diminishes w
WY>  RG> activity.
WY> Yes, but not just "stiffness", it is constantly sore 24 hours a day,
WY> althought the sore is bearable. The sore is most severe on the
WY> left shoulder when moving the left hand to touch the right shoulder.
WY>  RG> Too much activity or stress can also cause problems.  An
WY>  RG> examination by a doctor would identify if that is really your p
WY> I talked to the doctor sometime ago, but he didn't show any concern.
WY> Perhaps a second opinion is in order?
I had problems with my right hip like what you are describing. After 
trying to exercise it away, then trying inactivity and varying hot and 
cold packs to the hip, I was diagnosed with Burrsitis.  I ended up 
getting physical therapy and electrical stimulation at the end of each 
session for a period of 2 months. While there was some residual 
discomfort after therapy and some when I over exercise - I did find the 
therapy helped. If the problem is persistant (which is what it sounds 
like) then consider seeing an orthopedist to be sure no physical damage 
has occured to the joint.
Hope this helps,
Kathleen
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