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> Hi Alison,
> The websites I looked at described my previous shoulder pain with one
> exception, mine had been ongoing for over two years before I decided I'd
> better do something about it. I could barely mount my horse anymore and
> it was bad enough that I'd wake up frequently during the night, could
> barely put on a front closure blouse or jacket, had a hard time turning
> a steering wheel, it even hurt when walking and I was only 49! I was
> told I'd need surgery, but my neighbor said his surgery was worse than
> the pain, so I tried glucosamine & condroitin instead. In a couple of
> months, the pain subsided, and I have now been pain-free for about 4
> years. I still use the glucosamine. I know it doesn't work for everyone,
> but it may be worth a try. Just make sure you take enough of it & for
> long enough to see if it works.
I'd add to that a good antiinflamatory and a competent physical therapist.
Modalities such as ultrasound to increase the circulation and ionization
to neutralize the free radicals help a lot, too.  Been there, done that,
still riding...  :-)

Heidi


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