Why does my shoulder hurt the day after doing push-ups, and what should I do about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Shoulder soreness the day after doing push-ups may be related to factors such as excessive exercise, muscle strain, or rotator cuff injury. It can be managed through daily care, oral medications, and other methods. If the exercise intensity exceeds the body's capacity during push-ups, it may lead to excessive lactic acid production, which cannot be promptly broken down and metabolized.
Soreness in the shoulders the day after doing push-ups may be related to factors such as excessive exercise, muscle strain, or rotator cuff injury. Treatment options include daily care and oral medications. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Excessive Exercise
If the intensity of push-ups exceeds one's physical capacity, it may lead to excessive lactic acid production in the body. When lactic acid cannot be metabolized promptly, it accumulates and causes symptoms such as shoulder pain and fatigue. Applying a heating pad for local heat therapy can help relieve these discomforts.
2. Muscle Strain
If the movements during push-ups are too forceful, resulting in overstretching of muscles, muscle damage may occur. This can lead to clinical symptoms such as muscle pain and numbness. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as naproxen tablets or ibuprofen tablets for treatment.
3. Rotator Cuff Injury
If the rotator cuff is strained during exercise, joint pain may develop. Under medical supervision, patients may use medications such as indomethacin capsules or celecoxib capsules for treatment.
In addition to the above factors, shoulder soreness could also be associated with gout, periarthritis of the shoulder (frozen shoulder), cervical spondylosis, or other conditions. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and follow professional medical advice for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
