Muscle pain

I am 36 and recently been having really bad shoulder pain, particularly on my right. This is probably due to the fact that I often carry heavy stuff. Anyone got any suggestion what to do to overcome the pain? I can't keep on taking painkiller for sure and this is getting really annoying! :(

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UserNameSW · 46-50, M

Stop caring heavy stuff, let you body recover, get a good massage

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: i have started to carry my bag in my hand instead of over my shoulder. i cant help it though, i need my stuff to go to work :( and i do get regular massage but they say you're not supposed to get massage often.

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

Can you spread the weight?
A backpack, wear on both shoulders, use the hip straps to distribute weight
Padded wide strap help

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: thats true.. i did try backpacks and worst thing happened, both my shoulders hurt lol.. #storyofmylife

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

Can you take less stuff?
If not anything you do will be temporary, and hepain and injury will get worse.

The other idea is take a cart?

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: im only taking my laptop and paperwork :)

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

Digitize the paper
Get a lighter laptop

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: i am using macbook air lol.. it is supposed to be light :)

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

A lot of paper?
Strange that an air with power adapter spread over both shoulders cause pain.
Do you have an underlying issue?

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: i have a feeling i might... thats why i need to check it out, could be from series of falling i did younger when i was on skate

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

😢

I know of no more advice.
Maybe this can help 🤗

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: aweeee it always helps!!! 🤗 back at you! thank you for being so nice!!! <3

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

only for you.

Did you skate for fun or more?

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: oh only for fun. but lately more on longboarding, i always feel good and happy when im on my board :)

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

Doing anything fun, always feels better

PaintedVeil · 41-45, F

@UserNameSW: that is true :)