if a medical doctor couldn't find anything & you suspect it might be something else, the first thing I can think of is stress. Fairly basic, I know. But stress has a funny way of localizing on a body part. Some get it in their shoulders, others in their back. I get stress on my knees. See if there's a pattern between the pain & what else is going on in your life.

Otherwise, if you're right handed you could have an early stage of repetitive stress injury. Although your doctor didn't find anything, it's still a possibility. I would certainly track any changes. If it worsens & begins to interfere with your everyday activities, definitely follow up with your doctor. It's "easier" to rule out physical problems than psychosomatic. good luck!

Hi Josh,
I had problems with my right shoulder last year. I couldn't even raise my right arm to lock or unlock the front door. I went to a manual therapist (she was also a medical doctor) and after about five sessions manipulating me and doing exercises all of the passive pain disappeared. I still find it difficult to do push-ups, but am working on that.
Do you spend much time in front of the computer? That may be a source of your pain in which case you might want to evaluate your posture. The therapist said I should sit at the edge of my chair while computering.
Hope you're feeling better.
Bob

Well, if you are sure the pain is psychosomatic (i.e. you've gotten a second opinion from a specialist in the area) then I would recommend going to an experienced hypnotherapist. You may need a medical referral to do this (so the hypnotist doesn't think their work will mask a medical problem).

Hypnotherapy is good for relief of stress, too. And unlike traditional therapy, you will generally get results in one to three sessions.

Hope that helps

Dana