shoulder hurts when i sit up straight but not when i slump

[jemmalightning]

So my right shoulder has been hurting a great deal this last week since I started trying to improve my posture. It is a very weird sensation- it feels as if it starts underneath my shoulder blad then wraps around my rotator cuff and then comes across my collar bone about half way to my neck. My fingers do not tingle. It feels as if my shoulder is in the wrong location and needs to be popped back into place.

I also have a mild winged specula on that side and TMJ. I had a pinched nerve years ago (almost ten years ago) where the chiropractor moved my shoulder. I think he might have done a poor job.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to sit up straight tho since the pain is just increasing. I feel no pain when I slump, but I don't like the way I look when I do, plus it looks like im insecure, which I am not. Is there some sort of problem that this might be related to? I usually look to see if there is something similar to my issues but I am finding nothing online.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your shoulder pain. Possibilities that may need to be considered include inflammations, degenerations, capsulitis, bursitis, tendonitis, injuries/ tears, arthritis, spinal/ neuro-muscular causes, muscle/ ligament/ tendon tears/ injuries, fractures, growths/ masses, ischemia, micronutrient deficiencies etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!

[Kurizu]

A detailed clinical evaluation of your condition is needed to arrive at a diagnosis.  Possible conditions include shoulder subluxation, muscle strain, myofascial pain syndrome, rotator cuff problems etc.  

We need to address the cause of the pain so that slumping will be  corrected. Moreover, prolonged slumping can also cause other problems related to postural fault.

I hope this information will help you.