I certainly can identify. I have had three shoulder surgeries--two on the right and one on the left. The very first one in 1995 involved a torn rotator cuff due to a large spur (arthritis) cutting it. OK, so just recently I had another episode of continuous pain in that shoulder and went to physical therapy. i have several exercises to do and they have restored my full function without pain. 1--Standing Shoulder Scaption--Begin in a standing upright position with your arms resting at your sides. 2-Slowly raise your arms diagonally at roughly a 30 degree angle from your body, then lower your arms back to your sides. 3- Make sure to keep your elbows straight and avoid shrugging your shoulders. Try not to arch your low back while raising and lowering your arms

Another is:
Setup: Begin in a standing upright position
Raise one arm in front of your body, with your thumb pointing up, Grasp the outside of your arm with your other arm and apply a gentle pressure until you feel a stretch
Make sure to maintain good posture during the exercise.

FOR PAIN RELIEF
Circular Shoulder Pendulum with table support
Begin in a standing position with your trunk bent forward, one arm resting on a table for support and your other arm hanging toward the ground.
Slowly shift your body weight in a circular motion, letting your hanging arm swing in a circle at the same time
Make sure the movement comes from your body shifting and do not use your arm muscles to create the circular motion

If you can make or arrange to have someone make a rope and pulley with hand grips--it can be hung over a closed door and you can use it to stretch your arms up and down with effort using the function of the pulley.

I hope this helps. I wish you the best. I know it is not fun but you can improve it.

A couple years ago I started having left shoulder pain which progressively increased very rapidly. I was referred to an orthopedic dr. I went to physical therapy for nearly 3 months. I got worse before I got better. I developed frozen shoulder which prolonged my therapy. I think it went on for about 8 months. I'm grateful it got better without surgery. See your dr. @A MyFibroTeam Member. Surgeons tend to want you to have surgery, it's what they do. Just ask for a trial of PT since it's less risky. That was 3 years ago. Let me know what happens.

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OMG... YES!!! Going thru that RIGHT NOW actually! It really hurts to move my arm much or in the wrong way.... BAM!!! Sooooo painful. I've never had any problems with my rotator cuff or shoulder. 👀 what in the world? I'm sorry for your pain, but it has given a little insight to my confusion! Hope this helps🙄😁

Doc has just sent me for PT...so when I start I'll be able to give a better answer

Yes! I also have calcium build up on my rotator cuff. Hurts like crazy. I love sleeping on my right side but can't now because the pain is so bad. Physical therapy exercises help some. The pain killers aren't even helping it. I use those Salonpas patches. That and @Ibuprofen are the only thing that really works for me anyway. Hope you get some relief soon.