Shoulder pain - exercise/stretch or rest

GP thinks neck problems. Been for sports massage. 

Just wondering - is is better to stretch (and feel pain) or rest completely?

Having had to do some DIY it seems better after the initial discomfort. Then again, its very stiff after sleeping.

Don't know about neck but I have had Shoulder surgery 5 weeks ago Had Physio prior to this Told it is not case if no pain no gain I had to stop as it was making the pain worse My post op.Exercise in not challenging at the moment and to modify exercise if creating pain. lLike you initially I was unsure about rest of exercise

Don't know the answer I think we are all different

Good luck

Ice, rest, and manage pain with OTC meds.  Check-in with your doctor.

 

Yeh. Doc gave me codeine and naproxen.

How long will it last? Still gotta drive to work etc. Been 8 weeks or so now.