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I keep reading that PMR is bilateral. My shoulder pain is bilateral but always greater on right than left. I am right handed, always reaching, stretching and using right arm and hardly ever use my left. Can over use of the one side cause this, everything else is consistent with PMR.

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DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Hi,

Maybe, or could be arthritis, or rotator cuff injury, or frozen shoulder ...! My left shoulder was always worse than my right which is what sent my GP careering off in the wrong direction before my correct diagnosis.

Might be idea to see a physio or Bowen therapist (if there one in your area).

Worth getting it checked for other things.

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violetsnowdrop in reply toDorsetLady

How many lefts do you have, DL?

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply tovioletsnowdrop

Too many it would appear 🤔 See what you mean!! Have amended! Thnx.

Suetum profile image
Suetum

Mine has always been left shoulder dominant which actually delayed the diagnosis

Therealsue profile image
Therealsue

Likewise my left shoulder and arm is always more uncomfortable.

Wenben profile image
Wenben

Same here Barbthy - PMR nearly three years now. Pain always worse on the right side - shoulder, hips, calves.

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jevuki

I am right handed but my left shoulder displays more pain then my right. It is very strange but one thing for sure its consistent ):

DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Unfortunately our bodies aren't symmetrical- one side always seems to be stronger than the other, or more prone to injuries etc.

We had this discussion many years ago when I used to go to Yoga classes, the exercises, stretches etc are always easier on one side than the other.

Think subconsciously whether we are right handed or left handed, we use the same arm, for example, to reach for things, or when standing lean more on the prominent leg, or walking always best the best foot forward!

Ce la vie 😊

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Add in, for good measure, that myofascial pain syndrome often joins in the game and it can affect one side more than the other.

Started in left shoulder. Now shoulder blade on right.

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