“Some shoulder pain is related to overuse or work,” said Dr. Diehl. “If you spend several hours painting, holding your arm overhead cleaning, or packing and moving your house; or if you start a new exercise routine and experience the onset of soreness, give yourself some time to recover.”
Place ice or a bag of frozen vegetables on the sore area of the shoulder for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day, and take over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.