SIRVA- shoulder injury related to vaccination admin. Can this happen with COVID-19 vaccination?

[@NeuroLushia]

Thanks for making this video! I got this injury last year from a tetanus shot. Had pain and couldn't move my arm much for many months. Luckily there are treatment options (I got a steroid shot) and the VICP compensation program. Unfortunately COVID vaccines aren't in the program yet, but hopefully they'll be added soon... to anyone reading, if you care about this issue, I highly recommend contacting your representatives and ask them to help this happen. Apparently Congress needs to impose an excise tax on the vaccine, and then HHS needs to add the vaccine to the Vaccine Injury Table for the VICP to cover SIRVA from COVID vaccines. If you got injured from a COVID vaccine, for now you can file a claim through the CICP (Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program) but it's not as good as the VICP as the costs tend to outweigh the benefits.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm glad you are feeling better. Yes, there should be no reason why the COVID-19 vaccine shouldn't be covered by VICP. It just takes time for the government to move.

[@glenbard657]

I got my second Shingrix vaccine shot on June 21, 2021. It hurt like Hell when I got it, which surprised me because the first shot didn't hurt at all. The shots were administered by two different nurses. The one that really caused me pain was younger and less experienced. Here it is August 3, 2021 and my shoulder is still very painful. Often, I can feel it throbbing and it's always tender. I didn't know about SIRVA until yesterday. I've tried icing my shoulder and taking ibuprofen, but neither treatment has helped. I still have range of motion, but I always have pain. It really makes me mad that I've had to go through this because of someone's incompetence.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

May an appointment with an Orthopedist in your area. They can help! Good Luck!

[@susancarver7339]

Dealing with this right now. September 14 second vaccine two days later hurt so terribly that I could not even sleep. It has done nothing as far as getting better. I’m angry because I’m suffering because of a pharmacist lack of knowledge when administering the vaccine. I’m the one that doesn’t get paid when I don’t go to my job I’m the one affected in my daily activities that were normal until I got the second shot. Very very frustrating and it is not because of “Covid immunization “it’s completely because someone did not know how to administer it.

[@doityourself2667]

Same here it has been a year now still in pain specially on jerk

[@NEILALEXANDERMADRIGAL]

Thank you for this information! It's been a month since my vaccination, but my injected arm is still in pain or discomfort. I can extend, rotate, and move my arms, but small activities like holding bottled water for a period of time stress my arm. It's very scary.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Please go see an ortho to develop a plan to get you feeling better

[@kirannisa9135]

Same problem im having i dno wat to do my doctor is nt giving me nthg

[@maryannwhite264]

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[@sebastianwhosez4897]

I was wondering what it was. I can't hold my arm up well or simple things like scratch my back.

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

Hey how are you doing now? Are you pain free? I am expecting a baby in few weeks and my vax injury (during pregnancy) has not recovered. I am in extreme pain. I don’t know how will I pick my baby because I am crying even changing my clothes.

[@oliviacamron8356]

My high grade tear came strictly from inflammation response to the shot ,not needle placement. With the first dose, sirva began mildly. At the second dose, the inflammation storm happened in my shoulder throughout my body. Very good orthopedic surgeon confirmed that my shoulder damage was definitely not caused by needle placement but just the inflammation response itself.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes a high grade tear would not come from needle placement. Good luck in your recovery

[@gunzueta1451]

Hi, how did your ortho comfirm that your shoulder damage was a result of the inflammation response? And did your shoulder get better? I think I might be going through the same thing but I don't know what kind of specific evaluation or imaging I should get. My doctor only prescribed ibuprofen and ice :c

[@pdoiron1]

I've had sirva symptoms on the opposite shoulder that I got my jabs. Wondering if this can spread to the other shoulder instead?

[@henrykirkman4716]

Had my first and only jab months ago and could hardly use my arm for three weeks, gradually eased but now returns along with a cough!

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Wow that is strange. Maybe you should see an Ortho? Good Luck

[@depfeffel6455]

Mine has been getting progressively worse for 4 months now. My first shot was done by a retired GP, I was super scared but she talked me into calm, I didn't even feel the shot. Beautiful. Roll on jab 2, the lady looked like Miss Trunchbull off Matilda, she was in such a rush she told me to take a seat while the seat was still being sanitised - I'm not sitting on some random blokes hands... The questions read out at 100mph and jab felt like I'd taken a 50 cal to the shoulder. Whole process was maximum 45 to 50 seconds. I'm skinny and I think she shot me too deep, it went down to the end of the needle. I've been reading and it looks like they use 25mm needles (I'm T1D and use 5mm needles, I've done tens of thousands of my own jabs over 18 years). I'm in a lot of pain. Driving is the worst, sleeping is awful. I get down and do press ups, stretches etc. Nothing helps. It's a dull ache and I can only attribute it to the jab technique. Does this sound plausible? I don't want to accuse a volunteer of making a mistake, but here in the UK they went mental paying people £10 a jab to get the numbers up. The lady who did my second jab probably earned £5000 that day

[@depfeffel6455]

My symptoms include not being able to wash my back in the shower now on one side, and not being able to wipe my bum (sorry it's crude) with my right hand. Progressively more debilitating. Constant dull ache and restricted movement.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I definitely think you should go see an ortho. It does sound like it might have been injected too deep. Hard to tell, but either way your ortho should be able to help. Good Luck!

[@depfeffel6455]

@@rotatorcuffexpert thanks man, I was hesitant to attribute it to the jab because literally the same week I got given a continuous glucose meter which sticks into my arm. I used the first 5 or so sensors on my right arm and the pain got worse. I swapped to my left arm and the pain is exactly the same so I can rule out the CGM. Just text my friend who's a chiro, just to see if he's ever heard of SIRVA

[@kevbo7111]

Ahhh, this explains how I injured my rotator cuff! Going through PT now. Hoping for the best. Thank you for posting this.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Good luck for a speedy recovery!

[@badgerlife9541]

I got the same diagnosis as you. Vaccine injury though incorrect administration. They injected it into my bursa, I got bursitis and an injured rotator cuff. Did you have a full recovery in the meantime? It's been 8 months since my vaccine and my PT didn't help at all. I'm starting to lose hope that I'll ever become pain-free again. Did you make a full recovery?

[@kevbo7111]

@@badgerlife9541 Nope, PT didn't work. I ended up going to an orthopedic surgeon and he gave me an injection with at home PT plan. I'm able to do pushups and swing a golf club now, but not completely 100% recovered. I still have to do the stretching at home. Good luck.

[@badgerlife9541]

@@kevbo7111 Thanks for the reply. I'll also ask my ortho about the possibility for a steroid injection. Hoping you make a full recovery with the PT plan.

[@techmymoneyTMM]

@@badgerlife9541 please how is your shoulder did you find a better cure than surgery? Had my pain for more than a year. Scheduled for surgery on June 25th. I don’t really want surgery but I’m am officer and need both arms for my job.

[@catspellewolves3142]

I never heard of this until i had my covid/flu vaccination which was administered whilst i was standing. I’m so angry because it could and should have been avoided. The pain is extreme. I’m on high strength painkillers and recovering from long covid its really knocked me back

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm Sorry you have had this experience. An ortho can help the shoulder if it doesn't settle down soon. Good luck! Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your surgery. Send an email to [e-mail] just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!

[@badgerlife9541]

UPDATE: I still have the arm pain in my vaccine arm 8 months later. I got x-rays and MRI, and was diagnosed with bursitis, SIRVA and partial rotator cuff tear. Look into these diagnoses, you might have a similar situation. I got these injuries as a result of the vax because onset was in the vaccine arm immediately after administration. The shot was administered wrongly, far too high! Into my shoulder! It was an inexperienced, clueless nurse. She didn't even know what it meant to 'aspirate the needle' and refused to apirate before injection. I should have known and gone to someone else, who actually knows where in the arm the deltoid muscle is!!! I did absolutely no sports at the time of injury, and I'm young, so it was NOT a sports or old-age injury. The doctors refused to report it as a vax injury though! I've now been in pain for 8 months :'( Physical therapy not helping so far.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm so sorry. I hope you feel better soon.

[@mitch868]

I’m positive this is what happened to me, from the Covid booster shot (shot #3). The pain was immediate and it’s worse now after one year. After 3 cortisone shots, X-rays, ultrasound, chiropractor, I'm now waiting for an MRI and an EMG. I CAN'T WAIT!‼️ until then, I use Voltaren heat gel, Salonpas heat patches, a heating pad, and Tylenol 2’s if needed. I can’t raise my arm high enough to shave my underarm or apply deodorant, or put on my normal bra that has hooks at the back. Oh, and I also use a special cervical support pillow.

[@klavdijac4314]

​@@mitch868 may I ask if it helped? I have this issue from the covid booster almost 2 years ago. I already had an MRI which showed mild inflammation, nothing significant. Then I had a cortisone shot which made it much worse. Now my arm functionality is so limited, I can hardly wipe the kitchen counter. I am beyond frustrated.

[@mitch868]

@@klavdijac4314 My heating pad helps, but only when I have it on, and I’m sitting still….so, it doesn’t help in the long run. The cervical pillow is awesome! I will reply again in a bit, with the name of it…I got it on Amazon. It is very comfortable for side sleeping and back sleeping. I don’t sleep on my stomach,so I can’t comment on that. The Salonpas heat patches are good! I will save those for when I go out, as they have very minimal scent. Be aware of the sizes they come in! Some are tiny.

[@klavdijac4314]

@@mitch868 thank you for the suggestions! I hope things improve for you soon!

[@vinnybernardo8805]

I received my first Moderna shot on Feb 28th after the usual 2 days of injection pain my arm has never been the same. The pain is more in the muscle area.Cant lift my arm more than halfway up with out pain. I cant lift things with my left arm. It also interrupts my sleep when i roll over on my left side. I took the 2nd dose on April 2nd. 3 times ive been to my PCP.. Muscle relaxers,ibuprofen and hot and cold compresses still no change. Sent me for xrays and have slight arthritis on my left shoulder and now sending me to an orthopedic doctor for another evaluation and a mri. I have had arthritis in my spine for years and know what that pain feels like. I never had any issue at all with this arm until that first dose-This pain in no where near the shoulder area but the muscle area and actually goes slightly down towards the elbow direction. I so tired of this pain and hoping the mri can answer whats going on

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I am sorry that you have pain in your arm after your vaccine. I think it is really important to see a specialist about this. The arthritis in your shoulder may not have anything to do with your pain. That is why it is so important to see the orthopedist for a thorough exam. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

[@vinnybernardo8805]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you for answering

[@richiegreen123]

vinny a thousand people have told us your story it wasa cdc cover up.

[@claytonkeyes7041]

Definitely interested

[@hairbyjennifer2820]

This happened to me 10 months ago, tdap shot too high. Worst pain ever could not even raise my arm the next day. I also have autoimmune brachial neuritis from it. So crazy no prior injuries. I’m a hairstylist and can’t even work anymore. I have frozen shoulder now even after 5 months PT. Doctors dont even know what to do for me Tried Pt, got frozen shoulder anyway. 2 cortisone injections (one in scapula area, and in front joint) and oral steroids. Tried acupuncture and went to a naturopath and tried clean eating. Nothing helped. After it happened I asked the orthopedic to see if she could aspirate the vaccine.. she laughed and said no it would be better in a couple weeks. Here I am 10 months later it’s worse.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Unfortunately some times it does require surgery, manipulation debridement of the shoulder joint. Talk to your orthopaedic surgeon about this option. If they say "no" it may be time for a second opinion

[@shellycolson9365]

What is autoimmune brachial ?

[@hairbyjennifer2820]

@@shellycolson9365 Brachial neuritis, auto immune

[@jennybelding5297]

Did you try filing a claim under cicp with the government for lost wages and medical bills? They’re about to remove SIRVA but Biden just extended it a little longer. You have a 1 year deadline to file. I am currently trying to figure out what happens to my arm with the Covid vaccine. I go for MRI tonight. My ROM is limited and I’m in severe pain, especially at night. It has been progressively worse since I had my second vaccine Jan 17th. The steroid injection in my subacromian bursa didn’t help, so they referred me to ortho. I don’t think my provider orthopedist knows what SIRVA is, she only gave me an x-ray and told me it didn’t seem orthopedic. Another doctor is ordering the MRI.

[@hairbyjennifer2820]

@@jennybelding5297 I filed with the vaccine injury compensation program. And I am doing reception work now. I tried 2 cortisone shots and oral steroids didn’t help. Ice helped in the beginning. But it’s a rough injury. I’m going on 10 months since the shot. I might go to another orthopedic in the future.

[@lindagrennan2618]

I had never heard of this until I listen to this video. I have never had issues with either shoulder. I had both covid shots last year. My arm was still hurting when I got the 2nd one. The first shot was given much higher than any other shot I have ever gotten. I told them I wanted it lower and they gave it near the joint again. I was not happy. Last shot was in March 2021. We been doing home improvements. In December 2021, I was diagnoised with a tendon tear and 3 bone spurs. I plan on talking to my shoulder specialist next week about SIRVA. I am scheduled for surgery on March 1 2022. He did ask on first visit when my shoulder problems started and I told him about the shot issue.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm so sorry for your shoulder pain. While the injection can irritate the shoulder, there is no indication that the injection would cause tendon tear or bone spurs. Good luck with your surgery, let us know how you are doing in your recovery!

[@andrewkelly6828]

I had my second shot in late March. The arm soreness never went away. I tried to ignore it for the first few weeks thinking maybe it was just exceptionally sore because of the exceptional nature of a new vaccine. I finally went to the doctor this month and was diagnosed with a "musculoskeletal disorder." Sent me off for physical therapy. Which I've had two phone appointments for, but haven't started yet. I didn't learn about steroid injections until after. I've called back to try to schedule some. I really hope they help. The pain cannot be managed with OTC meds. It's fine if I'm not using my left arm, but if I try to do anything with it (especially driving, or extended sitting at a desk using a keyboard) it really goes off. I can feel it in my arm/bicep, and it sometimes moves into the top or bottom of my left shoulder blade. Sometimes into my neck on that side. Occasionally even into my left pectoral. It's rough. For awhile after the shot, I thought I was having a heart problem from the left pectoral pain! I just hope this can be fixed without permanent damage. I am a young man with no disabilities and do not want to be saddled with a permanent shoulder injury because I got a covid shot too high or too deep. Very bizarre. Unlike others here, I did not have terrible pain after the second shot initially. In fact, it caused less arm soreness than the first one. Then it just slowly got worse day after day.

[@blolly9938]

Hi Andrew, I needed to comment seeing your post because my symptoms developed in the same way. I didn’t even feel the second shot and then the soreness started setting in and slowly moved around my arm - which I was not even worried about for the first few weeks. The second shot was at the end of April and by June my arm was very restricted and if I moved it the wrong way pain would shoot through, and I couldn’t drive. So I’m writing to let you know what resources I’ve turned to. The Frozen Shoulder Workbook by Clair Davies who also wrote The Triggerpoint Therapy Workbook, and massage therapy. This book has really critical information, and it can be gotten from the library I would think. Then I turned to a massage therapist who helped me a long time ago with a different problem, who is really excellent. A couple of sessions with this massage therapist really helped in an amazing way, after I was diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder. However, I did not resolve it all the way. I was able to drive and do most normal things again so I thought if I just kept using my arm normally things would improve but now the problem is returning. I had another session with the massage therapist but this time it not as effective. So I’m going to go again. So…my point is to just please read about triggerpoint therapy especially frozen shoulder. I still actually have not resolved the problem though, as I said… but I think that I came close and relapsed. Now I actually don’t have the same pain that you describe…but there’s this weird pulling sensation, as I’m trying to do the splits which I have zero ability to do…if I move my arm in a direction it no longer wants to go.

[@blolly9938]

So again, even though I have relapsed it is because I thought that I recovered too soon and was not careful enough after being tremendously helped by massage (it was a massage therapist with a lot of experience who understands about triggerpoints) and self-applied triggerpoint therapy. Also there is a facebook group for SIRVA which you probably know about but just in case, I’m mentioning it here. Some people experienced extreme pain right when they got the shot and since you did not I’m thinking that maybe what’s helped me is likely to help you. (Though again it has yet to help me completely and I’ve relapsed, but hopefully will be able to recover fully). Best of luck to you.

[@andrewkelly6828]

@@blolly9938 Thanks for the reply! My doctor sent me to a physical therapist who gave me some exercise bands to do some rowing exercises at home with, and has done two deep tissue massages. These helped *tremendously*. I went from moderate pain every single day to minor pain, every few weeks. Still not 100% though. I'll have to make sure I don't strain myself! I'm hoping the third massage tomorrow puts this condition to bed for good. After the first couple of months, this moved out of my bicep/shoulder/shoulder blade and into my neck on that same side. That's where it's been giving me problems since. I still can't believe it's been four + months since my second shot, and I'm still occasionally in pain from it.

[@genahebert4]

@@andrewkelly6828 this is exactly what I’m going through and I had no clue it could have been the vaccine until someone told me to look this up..

[@andrewkelly6828]

@@genahebert4 Haha, well good LUCK. I'm now almost 15 months into this problem, and in addition to the pain, now the arm just falls asleep. MRI detected mild tenosynovitis of the long head bicep tendon (I've found at least one article about SIRVA saying that's what MRIs showed 8 months into the injury...) Finally got a steroid injection, which did nothing. If you read about how to treat shoulder injuries, it's rest/NSAIDs > physical therapy and cortisone injections > surgery. They're supposed to do surgery to fix the issue if nothing else works. But I have Kaiser. The only HMO with shareholders. The dollar is the bottom line, and they won't pay for any surgery. I don't even WANT a surgery. I want the Tenex procedure, which is apparently more effective for this, less invasive (you can walk right out after) and a LOT cheaper. It's 1k-5k. 15 months in. Agonizing pain using my arm for some tasks. Arm randomly falls asleep from halfway through the bicep down. I haven't slept on that side in 15 months. It just keeps getting worse, and can possibly lead to permanent damage, and FIFTEEN MONTHS IN... this is Kaiser's treatment plan. "These things take time to heal." Thanks Kaiser. I'm sure the settlement you'll pay me when I can't use my arm anymore is going to be well, WELL over the 1-5k you could've just paid to fix it. I start a new job soon with different insurance. So perhaps a different insurance company will actually bother to fix this before the year's out. Or not, because for some reason, NO ONE FUCKING KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THIS, even though doctors have been writing about it since 2006. I'm an attorney. Even we have to take continuing education classes, FFS. If other members of my profession were writing scholarly peer reviewed articles about something for the last 14 years, and other members of my profession were putting KZbin videos out about it, you know, I'd at least TRY to take it more seriously than my ortho did.

[@badgerlife9541]

Damnit, I have this 😢 Going through PT right now. Still not better after 4 months after my 2nd shot.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Im so sorry, have you seen an ortho about it? They may be able to help you through it. Good Luck!

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

Hey how are you doing now? Are you pain free? I am expecting a baby in few weeks and my vax injury (during pregnancy) has not recovered. I am in extreme pain. I don’t know how will I pick my baby because I am crying even changing my clothes.

[@lindsaymack6399]

Any recommendations for chronic pain from SIRVA? Is it too late for a steroid injection? I've had this problem for almost 3 years after a flu shot. Took a course of oral steroids but pain returned as soon as I finished. I had adhesive capsulitis and did PT for several weeks end of 2019. Range of motion pretty good but some days I still have a lot of pain. Very weak and painful on external rotation. NSAIDs help a lot but I have been getting uncomfortable side effects and I get worse rebound pain. I had an MRI done about 2 years ago and one doc said they saw a tear in the rotator cuff and referred me to someone for surgery. THEY said there was no tear and did not recommend surgery since this could make range of motion worse. Exercise seems to help but if I don't exercise often enough the top of my shoulder/base of my neck get very painful and tight and I get a pins and needles sensation around my shoulder blade. Some days the pain is on the anterior aspect of the joint, some days the posterior, some days the lateral. Sorry for the sob story, but I'm feeling pretty discouraged by it at the moment. I'm 33 and enjoy rock climbing and kayaking and I'm worried it's going to get to the point where I can't do those things.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

You should see another ortho for an evaluation. If you are having pain for this long there is definitely something wrong. You need to see a doc that will sit down and truly listen to you. I promise there are ortho's out there that will be your advocate. An injection can be helpful even after all this time, but an eval is super important. Good luck and let us know how your are doing.

[@EvLoutonian]

Thanks for explaining about this.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

No problem!

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Glad I could help!

[@jayleeds2006]

Dr. Orcutt. Why aren't injections simply given in the tricep? (i.e. forget the deltoid all together). The tricep is farther away from the shoulder and there's relatively more muscle mass there compared to the deltoid. I had allergy shots every week as a teen. Shots were always given in my the tricep(in the back off my arm). Never had a problem with SIRVA.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Jay, that is a good question. I just think that is the way the injectors are taught. Maybe they should be taught differently-great point!

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

The radial nerve crosses the triceps which can be damaged and cause paralysis

[@n70199]

Great video. I think this happened to me. Shortly after my vaccination, I developed restricted and painful range of motion. I will follow up with PCP.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Oh no, yes please follow up with your PCP or ortho. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets. Send an email to [e-mail] just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

BTW cool flying videos on your channel!

[@paisley8519]

Thanks for this information. With so many types of reactions to the COVID shot, and so many people with anxiety over what it can do and how it’s administered, this kind of straightforward information is good to hear. Yes, we can have a “normal bad”reaction to the vaccine. Usually that means our body is preparing a good fight against any invaders. But knowing what to look for beyond that is good info. I had a normal bad reaction and got “COVID arm”, swollen from shoulder to elbow for two weeks in the arm/shoulder I was just about to have surgery on. (Might have been a bad call to have it in that arm!) Thankfully, it wasn’t SIRVA, but it sure got my attention. In case we all need to get boosters, I’ll have less anxiety about the administration of the shot because now I know what to ask of them ... lower and not so deep please!

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes, glad the video was helpful1

[@kaleemarcel1390]

Why only pharmacies gives the vaccines? I am in so much pain and my joint pop when I move it. My shoulder is size of a softball now. The shot was given up high almost the top of my shoulder blade.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Im sorry about your pain. You can get vaccines at doctors offices as well, not just pharmacies, at least in the US

[@j.p77]

Hi, from the uk, young lady jabbed me too hi and deep, very painful and took her ages with both hands pushing it in. GP says damaged rotator cuff, sending me for physio. Not sure it will help ashad full movement with pain after four months, now five months more pain and limited mobility especially after work.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes, you might need to see an ortho and/or get an MRI

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

How are you doing now? I am in same boat and crying with pain during daily activities

[@treborhi]

Started noticing shoulder pain while sleeping on stomach a few days after the injection. Also, some right arm weakness, when trying to do dumbbell curls and chin-ups. Went on for several weeks, then I took a relatively benign fall skiing and now it really hurts!

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm sorry, it is probably time to go see an ortho for an evaluation.

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

Hey how are you doing now? Are you pain free? I am expecting a baby in few weeks and my vax injury (during pregnancy) has not recovered. I am in extreme pain. I don’t know how will I pick my baby because I am crying even changing my clothes.

[@SpectreGhostie_]

It's been a month now and I'm still in so much pain from my shoulder and neck on the left side. I knew she gave my second dose too high and within 48 hours my shoulder muscles we spasming, swollen and very painful. Been going to a chiropractor thinking it might be something about my back but nothing is helped and it's only gotten worse. Going into my doctor to demand an MRI because I think this is exactly what I'm dealing with unfortunately...

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Definitely go to your doctor. Often the MRI is normal so don't be surprised. I would also recommend you see an Orthopedist too.

[@osielitoful]

How is your arm now?

[@SpectreGhostie_]

@@osielitoful im actually ok now! Took a while but it’s good now

[@osielitoful]

@@SpectreGhostie_ so happy to hear ☺️

[@osielitoful]

Just wondering what did u do to get better ? As I’m suffering from this now after my first dose are you 💯 back to normal ? I just need some light in the end of the Tunnel as I can’t find any positive stories about this

[@janeshipley6993]

a pharmacy student at the hospital, who’d never given an injection before, gave me my yearly flu shot. she tore my rotator cuff. i’m doing physical therapy, as the dr advised, but it’s still excruciating more than five months later.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Jane, So sorry for your injury! I hope you recover soon. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at [e-mail] and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!

[@andreamoore1505]

Had my covid vaccine recently. Experienced a couple days of localized soreness as usual and it went away. Completely normal. But a couple days later, the soreness returned even worse. Worried something may be wrong. My first and only dose was administered on the 6th and the pain returned on the 14th.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Hmm, that is unusual. I would think that may be reason to be evaluated by your PCP or ortho, just to make sure nothing is really wrong.

[@vivianliu1270]

This is exactly what I have . But the pain is not as intense as the one right often the injection. It’s a consistent dull pain with cramps and twitch sometimes. And the cramp and twitch is more and more frequent now.

[@melissaingram1765]

@@vivianliu1270 I'm currently experiencing this too, but I would say the pain is intense at times and continues down my arm. The twitching muscle isn't something I'm seeing a lot of people deal with, but I am.

[@cbrooke16]

Very informative. 🙏🏽

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachealsiciliano9092]

You are very pretty girl, I'm straight I'm saying

[@SandysDIYHealthAdvocacy]

Thanks for this video. I had a shot yesterday, and I can see from the mark that it was a bit high (just right at 2 fingerbreaths, the second finger just covers the needle mark, and definitely not in the belly of the muscle). I have pain now that is in the realm of normal for post injection, but my neck is also sore. I'm praying I don't have an injury. BTW, if it turns out that a vaccine was inadvertantly injected into the bursa, do you still get the systemic immunity? should you repeat that vaccine? Thanks again

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

while there is no specific data on the immunity if it is not placed in the correct area, it would stand to reason if it gets into your system it will provide immunity. I am not an immunologist so take that for what it is worth (not medical advise). Good luck, I know my arm was sore after all of my vaccines.

[@SandysDIYHealthAdvocacy]

@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you. Fortunately, the soreness diminished. Thanks again

[@alexaa6918]

After how much time soreness dissapeared, i took tetanus shot two days ago and i am in pain when moving arms, i dont have full range of motion

[@peacelove1598]

Thanks for the information. I've had my 2nd Pfizer vaccine shot in mid July, post the 2nd jab my upper arm hurts badly limiting daily workouts (even mild ones), daily routine (such as typing on computer keyboard) affected due to this pain. No doctor or medical pro seems to have a straight answer to these affects post vaccination. Never ever will fall for these jab traps ever again, natural antibodies are the BEST, period, unless vaccine is proven for years or decades like the others in use.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

The reaction is to the postion of the shot NOT what specifically is in the shot. You can get SIRVA from any vaccination, it is not exclusive to a covid vaccine. I hope you feel better soon!

[@blolly9938]

Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to recommend the Triggerpoint Therapy Workbook and Frozen Shoulder Workbook to people, by Clair Davies, as well as massage therapy. If you find an opportunity to check out these resources and come to a personal conclusion about them, that might really help some people. Granted I say this as somebody who has not yet really recovered but I do think this is the best direction for me (and maybe some other people, depending on the injury) to go in.

[@BobRooney290]

it happened to me. currently dealing with a lawyer against cvs. i've had serious pain. its been 9 months now and the pain has not gone away.

[@DebbieB2023]

I had Covid shot June 2021. It's now almost April 2022 and both arms have intense intense pain and throbbing. Once in awhile I might have a few days of no pain but it always comes back. I got Covid (bad) in January 2022 and the pain is even more intense.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

So sorry to hear about your pain. Have you seen a shoulder specialist? There are things we can do to try to help you through this. Hope you feel better soon.

[@Fv234pop]

helpful video, thank you! What steroid did you give your patient? I can't quite make out what you are saying...

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

the type of steroid injected is not so important. There are several on the market. Steroid injection can be helpful to help decrease the inflammed shoulder. Hope this helps !

[@phonea9918]

I had my booster in Dec 2021 and as of June 2022 I'm still having issues with my arm! Originally, I just thought that I was lucky the first two times to only have soreness for a few days and that I was just going to have soreness slightly longer with this shot. By January my arm was far more painful than December and my range of motion was limited. I could not lift my arm up high enough to shave my armpit nor could I really use my arm for washing my hair. I saw my new PCP in March 2022 and was informed to exercise my arm and to use heat on it. I told her I was icing it but she said to switch to heat. She didn't not tell me what type of exercises to do! I'm currently able to lift my arm higher than before (December 2021) and I've finally started rolling onto my arm to change sleep positions BUT I can only tolerate that position for 10 minutes. I had my booster at Walgreens not by a doctor. The guy seemed annoyed when he gave me my booster. I'm so upset about this that I'm not getting another booster! What would I do, use my undamaged arm for the next booster? I feel bad always asking my spouse to help me get a top off and on each day. I'm devastated.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Please seek help from a shoulder doc. I think there is a good chance they can make better! Please consider joining our private FB group facebook.com/groups/409240847744184

[@snewsie609]

Tetanus shot and limited motion reaching behind my back ever since. It's been 5 months. How do they determine if it's SIRVA?

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

SN, thanks for the question. The best way is to go see an experienced shoulder doctor who can evaluate you and hopefully help you recover. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at [e-mail] and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!

[@hon-n9570]

Very helpful, thank you, i think its my deltoid its below my shoulder like a strain , sometimes week feel like i need to stretch it out, doesnt go away I work thru it but wasnt there before my 4 covid vaccine shots im wondering i should get this 5th covid booster in othe arm since left is the discomfort one but will it happen to right arm,again video was helpful I will mention to primary care as well as orthepedic soon

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Thanks Hon-n. I do think you should see your PCP or Ortho if it is really bothering you. Also you have a very nice voice, you should post videos again! Good Luck and let us know what your docs say.

[@manicmodular8956]

Thanks for the video. I’ve had this for almost 6 months now. Very limited internal rotation of the arm and less external rotation. Continual dull ache and can’t sleep on it. Had a course of mild steroids orally but no luck. Resistant to have another injection but maybe no choice as it really is a reduction in quality of life.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes, go see an ortho for an eval and then together you can decide how to proceed

[@crisalidx5881]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Hello, 30 days since first dose and Im in the same state, whats does ortho or eval means asking since english is my second language.

[@gunzueta1451]

@@crisalidx5881 he means: go see an orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation of your arm

[@crisalidx5881]

@@gunzueta1451 Oh, ok thank you very much!.

[@wckiller30]

@@crisalidx5881 u dead yet?

[@lorivattes2187]

I got a pneumonia shot and a 1st shingrix shot in August 2022 in my left arm and it's now January 2023 and it still hurts. It hurts real bad if I reach for something on a store shelf or at home while reaching for something high up. I don't know what to do about this and I just want it to go away.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Lori, Please go see an ortho. Often times we can help!

[@AidennW]

I’m scared, I’ve been having pain in my shoulder blade area after my 2nd dose and it’s limiting my movement. I just want it to go away, and I wanna be back to normal.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm sorry you are having pain. I hope it goes away soon

[@badBikerz]

Me too, pain started about 6 hours after injection and very high pain. My arm is practically useless i was in agony just trying to change my shirt. I have too keep taking ibuprofen because the pain is so much, its not constant if i keep it imobilized. And ithis morning before taking the ibuprofen the pain seemed worse and this 48 hours after injection. can you tell me more about your situation, this was my second shot

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

If it has been more than a week from your shot and you are still having pain I would recommend you see an Ortho to throughly evaluate your shoulders. It might benefit from a steroid injection.

[@badBikerz]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Ty, its been now 72 hours will give it some more time and hope it clears up.

[@badBikerz]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Just a follow up to anyone else who may have read my post here. After the third day pain began to diminish noticeably but still a lot more than sore, 400mg of ibuprofen helped a lot, though during the first 2 days the ibuprofen didn't help much at all. Now 6 days later pain almost completely gone, full range of motion still hurts, its more than sore but very much less than extreme pain. So i expect will be 100 percent soon. Gave me a pretty good scare though those first 2-3 days the pain was very severe.

[@warrenbennett1863]

So if you aspirate before injection you would get a fluid return not air, supposedly? What is your opinion.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

No not necessarily. Usually there is very minimal fluid in the bursa and therefore it would be very difficult to get fluid out even if you were trying to. (Imagine a flattened balloon with only a drop or two of water in it) Great question though!

[@warrenbennett1863]

@@rotatorcuffexpert thanks. Stay safe.

[@offload5107]

Why it feels still stiff around that area in my left arm? It's been over a week. Pain was gone after few days and now it starts again like a shooting pain. Im worried , dont know where to have 2nd dose to be injected, maybe on the other arm instead?

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

The other arm lower in the shoulder, or even the buttock?

[@someguy3314]

Thank you. I got my second covid shot today and was worried.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Congratulations on getting your second covid shot! I hope that it all goes well.

[@shellycolson9365]

I got the covid shot in october and my arm hasnt been right since in my arm !

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It certainly would be worth an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon. There are options to help may you better!

[@WWTOBD2024]

I have had the same for 3 weeks. I can barely move the arm. I am waiting for an ultrasound scan 😞

[@leilaniLA]

My Dad is experiencing the same thing after getting the COVID-19 vaccine as of this past Monday

[@shellycolson9365]

I am in physical therapy i believe they hit a nerve or something and with not using it i got frozen shoulder it still hurts where i got the shot the cryo ball is my life saver !

[@leilaniLA]

@@shellycolson9365 Where can you get a cryo-ball

[@malisac3869]

Arm pain too.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes it can be painful down the arm? When did you experience this Malisa?

[@malisac3869]

@@rotatorcuffexpert 2 weeks to the day idk what to do it comes and goes

[@NEGAN_JaneMisimovic]

Thanks. My upper left arm is still sore, 4 months after my 2nd jab. Only when I lift it up or bend. I think my stretching exercises caused it but the Covid jab is why it happened.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I hope you get better soon. What kind of stretching exercises were you doing?

[@NEGAN_JaneMisimovic]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Stretch arms straight up. Then in a circular movement to go back down.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I guess I don't understand why stretching would cause soreness, but either way I hope you feel better soon.

[@donnalane253]

My arm hurt so bad I can’t even lift it what do you think? I also had surgery for rotator cuff in 2016 and it feels just like that

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I think your best bet is to find an ortho to evaluate you. Good Luck!

[@anandsonkar]

Thank you Dr. for sharing this information. My pain started Nov 2021 after the 2nd vaccine. Pain, limitation to range of motion, cant sleep and all the side affects. After seeing my PCP I was given anti-inflammatory drugs, also went through Physical therapy nothing helped. After doing a MRI scans, the results came out with large tear to the bursal side of the supraspinatus tendon. My orthopedic surgeon (from sports medicine) recommended surgery with codes 29827 (rotator cuff repair) and 29826 (decompression). My insurance only approved 29827 and denied 29826 (stating its not medically necessary). My doctor wants to do surgery for both codes but insurance has made it clear if not pre-approved I will be responsible. From your expert opinion, is the 29826 surgery code necessary or not for situations such as this. Thanks for your response.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It is more common recently for insurance not to cover 29826. Most of us still do it as we think it is important. ( recent studies question if it is really helpful). That being said I think most surgeons in the US will not bill the patient for the 29826 and just accept the payment for 29827- RCR. Hope this helps. Have you joined our private FB group? I think it is will be very helpful in your recovery. facebook.com/Rotator-cuff-repair-expert-1971966186231494

[@anandsonkar]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you Dr. for your response. The billing estimates from my hospital clearly is charging for 29826 and 29827. The facility charge is the biggest. I guess from your recent experience dealing with insurance companies any advice to get this reap-pealed and approved (my doctor's office is already looking into this)? Have you had any similar situations with your patients? Appreciate your response. Thank you for sending the FB group link, I will be joining that.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

In my experience it will not be approved. Even after it has been appealed. In my experience the only way for you not to pay is for your surgeon not require you to pay it. Good luck and welcome to the group!

[@anandsonkar]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Thanks Dr. for you response. Seems like I am still stuck back and forth between insurance and surgeon office. None seemed to be aligned on the surgery and most likely patient would be responsible if there is any billing error from surgeon office to insurance. I hope this gets looked into and gets streamlined from billing standpoint. Is surgery the only option if there is a tear, I also read about steroid shots. Is that something you consider with your patients?

[@mja1556]

I saw your video and you described vaccination too high too deep. What happens if it’s too low.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I don't believe there is any evidence that a vaccination lower would be a problem.

[@picmenose]

I've had a frozen shoulder for about 6 months, it's just starting to improve, motion much better, and yesterday without thinking about it I received my covid shot in the same arm. It's really painful, any advice?

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Marnie, I am so sorry for you and your shoulder. Try rest, ice, and go see your ortho, they may recommend an injection. Hope you feel better soon!

[@picmenose]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you!

[@jacobburtonswfc]

It's like someone is hammer drilling through your arm and vibrating throughout

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Daniel, wow that sounds horrible! I hope you feel better soon.

[@jacobburtonswfc]

@@rotatorcuffexpert It's not agony, just aggravating

[@michellewiener7813]

Will the inflammation go away on it’s own without a steroid injection? I’m having these pain symptoms and I’m 3 weeks post vaccine. It is hard to determine the cause for me as I had rotator cuff repair in Dec 2019 but was fully recovered. Now the pain is there post vaccine so I attribute it to this. My ortho surgeon has said there’s nothing he can do.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It may go away without an injection, but a steroid injection as well as physical therapy / home exercise program can help. Many surgeons will inject the shoulder even after rotator cuff repair. Good luck! I am sorry you have suffered a RCR and now SIRVA. It doesnt seem fair

[@mattgrice8825]

This has happened to me from Feb 12 covid jab wrong part waiting for orthopaedic surgeon appointment. Pain of the scale

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I hope you get to see ortho soon. It can be very painful. Get well soon!

[@kirannisa9135]

My pain s really bad in ny left shoulder 😭😭😭 no strength i crnt hol nthg😭😭

[@lovinTruelife]

I have a question for you doctor.. I got a Tdap shot, my arm where the shot was given never stopped hurting, 3 days later my shoulder completly froze up, couldnt move it one way or other it is excruciating. 2 weeks after it froze, my whole arm began to ache and my fingers started stinging. I was diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis and impinged median nerve. My question is.. Since my shoulder froze first, pain only in the shoulder, and then 2wks later my arm started to ache constant and fingers began to sting.. did the frozen shoulder cause the impingement? Or did the impingement cause the frozen shoulder.. Ive had this since June

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Lovin, that is a good question. I think an injection can cause frozen shoulder.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at [e-mail] and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.

[@lovinTruelife]

@@rotatorcuffexpert If I had Facebook I would join, but I have no social media but you tube. Thank you though, for the invite I mean, it's kind of you...

[@janwormuth9739]

Can one shot of Pfizer Covid vaccine in the arm travel from the shot site and cause hip pain or bursitis pain

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I have never heard of a shot in the arm giving hip pain or bursitis specifically. The shot can't travel like that. It can give lots of body ache complaints, but the shot itself wouldn't travel. I hope you feel better soon

[@janwormuth9739]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you so much for replying to my question. I’ve had such an unusual array of aches in my left hip and leg and lower abdomen that arose soon after the 1st Pfizer shot. I didn’t go back for the second. What a weird year this has been. You are kind to take the time to ease my worries. 💓Jan

[@chriskelly6058]

Hi Dan did you use to work in Canandaugia Ny ?

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes I did, do you live there? Great town!

[@chriskelly6058]

@@rotatorcuffexpert no but you repaired my rt shoulder in 2006 there. Re injured it in sept. Have to have scr done on it..

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I am so sorry Chris. Good luck please let me know how you are doing. Where are you getting the SCR done?

[@chriskelly6058]

@@rotatorcuffexpert I am getting it done at greater Rochester orthopedics Joshua olsen is my doctor . I will keep you informed on how it went

[@richiegreen123]

dan if you live in nys, we want yhou as a sirva volunteerf

[@bcextra]

I wonder if this is my issues. I got my JNJ single shot vaccine, at first it was fine but then over the next week the shoulder got stiffer and stiffer. Now I have very limited motion without pain, and it causes me to wake up multiple times a night. I looked back at a photo I took right after the shot and, based on the little bandied, it doesn't look like the placement is wrong. I'm otherwise healthy and active, in my late 30s but I have had frozen shoulder before several years ago, in the other arm. The last time I had it, it did take about a year to fully recover.

[@kimcarty5535]

I would suggest getting an ultrasound or Mri done.. Vaccination injection soreness to arms should not last a year. There is so little awareness to these kind of injuries including among health care providers

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

This may or may not be related to your shot. It is possible that it is just a new case of frozen shoulder unrelated. I would recommend that you follow up with an ortho for a full evaluation. Good Luck!

[@janpienkos3702]

I found out by typing in shoulder pain in bone.. and SIRVA came up…and I said I’ll be darn had shot that day…that afternoon warm spot (sensation) on chest bone…and then I couldn’t even take my sweatshirt off that evening or sleep…

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

yes that can happen, the good new Jan is that it typically goes away. If it doesn't then I would recommend seeing an ortho in your town. Good luck!

[@Sparkyflr]

I was vaccinated about 3 weeks ago and have been in pain ever since. I thought at the time it was too high when I took the band-aid off. It's effecting my shoulder and neck. Was hoping it would get better 😔 am still glad I got the booster, but the pain is too much

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Sorry about that, if it doesn't get better in another week or so, I would recommend going to see an ortho about it. Hope you feel better soon!

[@Sparkyflr]

@@rotatorcuffexpert it's getting better, buti still have bad days. Thanks

[@markhuru]

Ever since shots 6 months, when I’m sitting watching tv middle of shoulder to elbow feels like a toothache in my shoulder. I think guy who shot me was too high or too deep like in video.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Oh no Mark, I am so sorry. if it is really painful I would recommend seeing an orthopedist.

[@jhinchey5120]

Omg this has me in tears. I got the covid vaccine 2 days ago and am in severe pain. I had rotator cuff surgery on my right arm a year ago so I got the vaccine in my good arm, 4 hours after the shot I couldn’t move my arm. I called my doctor and was told to go to the ER. They kinda blew me off as having normal covid shot pain. This is not normal! I’m 51 and I regular get vaccines. I have no redness or pain at the injection site. It’s like she injected my bone. I’m crying and praying because I can’t lose my good arm. I’m going to give it a few days then head to an orthopedic doctor. Editing to say that I got the shot at a mass vaccination not at my doctors office I don’t even know who gave me the shot. I feel so stupid for going there. 😔

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Im so sorry, yes check in with your ortho he/she should be able to help.

[@jhinchey5120]

@@rotatorcuffexpert doctor luckily I felt better after 2 weeks. Is the vaccine still effective if given in the joint instead of a muscle? I’m worried that I’m not fully vaccinated. I’ve not been able to get an answer from anyone including an hour on the phone with moderna.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I assume that a vaccine injected most places in the body would give you immunity, was that your first or second shot?

[@jhinchey5120]

@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you for your reply. That was my first shot. I had the second shot in the other arm and at a different location and didn’t have any problems.

[@marcraygun6290]

Had second vaccine in February, arm hurt since, now hurts most of time , cant move arm properly nerve pain all time and weakness in index finger making my guitar playing difficult

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm so sorry, sounds like you need to be seen by an Ortho. They may be able to help.

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

How are you doing now? I am in same boat and crying with pain during daily activities

[@farkhandabintmohammadalabb7491]

But my frozen shoulder occurs on the opposite side not where I got my vaccine?

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

So that probably means that your frozen shoulder is not directly related to the actual injection technique. Good Luck!

[@pdoiron1]

Me too

[@sandrawright3234]

Had my 2nd vaccine on 14th May and 2 months later the pain is very bad. Mobilty is limited. and aches down into m fingers. It is steadily getting worse. If I had been alerted to this problm I would have seen my doctor a lot sooner.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Im sorry for your pain. Please go see a shoulder doc. They should be able to help. Good Luck!

[@sandrawright3234]

@@rotatorcuffexpert I went to see a Doctor and they just said it was Arthritis. But wouldn't give tests. It started the day after the vaccine. and has continued since.

[@tropik5724]

I think I just got it the pain has not gone away its been 1 month now.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

So Sorry , go get seen by an Ortho. They may be able to help.

[@stacythompson5099]

Yes I've had it for a month everything says so right now

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

So sorry you had it. Here's to you getting better soon!

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

How are you doing now? I am in same boat and crying with pain during daily activities

[@manishmohapatra8320]

I got injected in the right shoulder but after 20 hours my left shoulder and left side of the neck severe pain started

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Manish, So sorry to hear about your pain. Have you seen your doctor about this?

[@racheldorney9050]

Can this happen with a b12 injection? Not a vaccine but this sounds like what I’m experiencing 😕

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It can happen with any injection around the shoulder, i hope you feel better soon!

[@talksick508]

Been since 2019 Both shoulders and blades kill Told tendonitis bursitis impingement Pt and injections don’t help I can’t stand this pain I just lay in bed all day it kills and depressing me I got it after hpv vaccine and zolair injections I then fell in 2020 on the shoulder Worried to get Covid vaccine

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I understand why you would be worried about getting the vaccine! please go see another shoulder surgeon. There are things to do to get you better. Maybe even surgery, but it is may be worth someone else looking at your shoulder. Good Luck!

[@talksick508]

@@rotatorcuffexpert appreciate that One doc mentioned a clean up surgery Another said don’t and do pt again and work on posture Idk what to do Pt made it worse before and was tough with the mask on

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Yes this is a tough spot to be in. I think you can always get a third opinion. Often times you know which doc seems more reliable and trustworthy. i would go with their opinion. Good luck TS

[@talksick508]

@@rotatorcuffexpert appreciate it again Thank u! I’ll def look into that

[@sarahnasser4156]

My arm started to hurt so bad for 5 days after the vaccine, then it went away completely for a week and a half, then it started to hurt in the middle of the arm underneath the the shoulder. Is it stirva, it hurts a bit but i can function well with it.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It may be SIRVA, but hard to tell. If this doesn't improve I would recommend seeing an Ortho for eval. Good luck!

[@cynthiaparedes8860]

Is it normal to experience these symptoms after almost 2 yrs of getting the c vaccine

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Cynthia, This is not normal and may not be directly related to the vaccine. Please go see your doc and have them evaluated your shoulder. Good Luck!

[@Rafination12]

My pain started after 2 months and it hurts my shoulder neck, extreme throbbing pain and the injected area is inflammed and hot any idea how long it takes to heal??

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Unfortunately it depends. I would recommend seeing an Ortho and discuss the risks and benefits of a steroid shot.

[@Henriya]

Which brand vaccin did you get? How are you now?

[@SuketaPatel]

It’s been a month since the vaccination, and I still have pain and I cannot move my arm up nor can I sleep on the side. Looks like I have to see dr. After seeing this video....Oh my God! It hurts. 🙃

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm so sorry. Yes definitely see an Ortho, they may be able to help.

[@SuketaPatel]

@@rotatorcuffexpert yes, it still hurts when I put my hand up and when I sleep on the side of the injection. Seems like Dr may need to put cortisone. Now I have to make dr apt and then my dr will refer me to Specialist. It will take months

[@tamaratv2019]

23 days after Pfizer vaccine I still have this pain

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I am so sorry. I would recommend seeing an ortho for an eval.

[@brandicastro7779]

5am watching this reading the comments me & my hubby both got vaccinated a month ago his 1st shot my 2nd we both got pain in shoulder neck and arm weird we all in this together laugh through the pain lol

[@omarbautitadelacruz2115]

me too. i had my vaccine a month ago and the pain is still there. how are you now Tamara? does the pain still there?

[@genahebert4]

I’ve been having issues with my upper arm and shoulder since I got the vaccine. I don’t know what it is but I’m scared to move my arm and it has got worse with time..last night I moved my arm back to fix my pillow and omg it hurt so bad it felt like my shoulder was on fire and I couldn’t move it for at least 2 minutes? Could this be the cause? Thank you

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Gena, so sorry to hear about your shoulder pain. Yes this could be the cause. Please go see a shoulder specialist for an evaluation. They can help!

[@genahebert4]

@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you I appreciate it

[@marvinbugarin1870]

My wife got vaccinated a stup..d nurse injected it in so close to the shoulder !!! What are the chances it can cause permanent damage?? Shes still having so much pain after 7 days ! The range of motion is really bad. . She doesnt have insurance shouldnt the county responsible for this damage ??since they hire a stpd nurse. Im a nurse and the moment she got back to the car and saw where the bandage was i was so furious !! And told my wife is she blind or even know the technique to administer injection.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I am so sorry. That is very frustrating, especially for you, since you are a nurse!

[@marvinbugarin1870]

@@rotatorcuffexpert yes and i found out the goverment only approved 6% of the claim on 207 injury cases filed. :( this is more frustrating.

[@annemccarthy5073]

I got a Corna Virus jab. I can't move my arm . The consultant told me, it is capuligus. Will it get better. The Consultant said it can take a year, to heal.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It is called capsulitis. I would recommend seeing someone who a shoulder specialist to evaluate and help form a treatment plan. Good Luck!

[@kimcarty5535]

I live in canada and have Sirva since November of last year.. I have done the cortisone shots x2, physiotherapy, massage but I feel that the focus is on the tear and the inflammation.. My question is, what damage does the vaccine, the virus, the toxin that was inserted into the bursa, what is the effect from the vaccine.. For me, months later, despite treatment, I'm still in pain. When I talk to my ortho about investigating the possibility of withdrawing the vaccine from my arm it is looked on with great rejection.. I live in canada and although health care is free, trying to get the right treatment plan is not always easy.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It is impossible to withdraw the vaccine from your arm. Once it is injected into the body it is absorbed and processed. (that is how we get the immunity). I would recommend asking the doctor what is/are the next treatment options for you. Good Luck!

[@bcextra]

@@rotatorcuffexpert Do you believe at least the vaccine is still going to be effective?

[@kimcarty5535]

@@bcextra the vaccine that injured my arm was the flu vaccine .. This diagnoses of Sirva is very new to me and one I truly don't understand.

[@kimcarty5535]

@@rotatorcuffexpert I have seen where experts, orthos and rheumatologist have documented and have explained withdrawing the vaccination from the arm as it sits in a sac and is not absorbed, maybe it depends on where the medication was injected.. There are documentation of withdrawal on KZbin as well. . My concern at this time though is understanding how long does this take to heal.. I've seen other injured party who continues to have pain 2_4 years later.. I'm a nurse so this injury is quite debilitating for me... I wish I had better understanding of this injury and treatment plan.. I would appreciate any other treatment suggestion if you know any.. My ortho, who is an amazing doc, has done all that he knows I believe..

[@7pinky791]

My wife and I had frozen shoulder for months. She has recovered but I am still feeling the pain. So I have refused the 3rd jabs!

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I understand why you might forego the 3rd injection. I hope your shoulder thaws soon. Have you seen a shoulder specialist for it? Good Luck

[@mariakim3525]

I’m having shoulder and neck pain but on the opposite side of where I got my vaccine. Can the vaccine be the cause of it? I got my first dose just 2 days ago.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

It should not be from the injection itself. It is most likely that it is a generalized response to the vaccine not the injection. Hope that makes sense. If this does not get better soon I would go see an ortho.

[@iLumiinater]

here same here any update do you feel better now?

[@pdoiron1]

Me too. Pain but on the opposite where I got jabbed. Going on 8 months and still soar with physio, massage, and stretching.

[@pdoiron1]

@@iLumiinater Opposite side as well?

[@luvclutchin3873]

I got my 1st shot in left arm and 2nd in the right, about 4 days after the second jab the left arm in between the shoulder and bicep has been hurting but only at night though ( had Pfizer )

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I don't think that would be related to your first injection. I hope you find some relief.

[@ivorysulv]

I had discomfort after covid injection but the pain got worst, now almost a year now I am unable to move my hand. Here in Australia the Dr. I saw never believe the covid injection cause it? Who is the best person to see

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

Sorry to hear that Ivory. I would go see an orthopedic surgeon. He may be able to help. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your surgery. Send an email to [e-mail] just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!

[@ivorysulv]

@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you. I would do that

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

How are you doing now? I am in same boat and crying with pain during daily activities

[@nikwakem]

My shoulder has been sore for 8 months since an idiot gave me my first covid vaccine in my arm in London, U.K. never had a shoulder injury or problem in my life before this… :-(

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I am so sorry, have you had an ortho look at it ? They may be able to help

[@ScienceadobyDrEishal]

How are you doing now? I am in same boat and crying with pain during daily activities

[@Sharonovitch39]

I received a COVID vaccine in January. The jab itself was painless and the site of injection was correct. However, two weeks later, i developed pain and spasms at the injection site which gradually intensified and persist six months later. My shoulder range of motion is unaffected. An ultrasound scan of the rotator cuff and affected area is normal. My quality of life has been compromised by this jab.

[@rotatorcuffexpert]

I'm sorry, I would get an ortho to look at you. There are things that can make this better, also in my experience an Ultrasound is not nearly as good as an MRI in evaluating the rotator cuff. Hope you get better soon.

[@marton7949]

I have the same issue one year on, it’s the poison in the jab. No doctor has any idea here in Australia. Look up Dr bodor in Napa California. I’m hoping he can help.