Shoulder pain

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Common causes

Lifestyle factors, such as repetitive use of the hand in certain positions
"Frozen" shoulder
Rotator cuff damage
Subacromial impingement syndrome
Tendonitis
Wear and tear (osteoarthritis) of the shoulder joints
Upper rib or back restrictions
Muscle tension

Shoulder pain explained in plain language

Shoulder pain affects the movement of the upper arm due to a combination of problems with the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It may be in one place or spread. It may be more than one problem or one that leads to another.

Shoulder pain ranges from an annoying stiffness that comes and goes to severe pain when you try to lift your arm, one of the signs of "frozen shoulder."

Sometimes shoulder problems go away with time, rest or exercise. More often the problem does not improve and that is when a professional opinion and treatment is really helpful.

If left untreated, these pains can go from short term easy to fix problems to long term and harder to fix problems.

No one likes to take painkillers or consider surgery. It is important to choose a treatment that is safe, effective and proven thousands of times around the world.

What are the main causes of shoulder pain?

Frozen shoulder

Also called adhesive capsulitis, it is a painful condition in which shoulder movement is restricted. A frozen shoulder occurs when the healthy connective tissue around the shoulder joint (called the shoulder joint capsule) becomes thick, stiff and becomes inflamed. The joint capsule contains the ligaments that attach the upper arm bone [humeral head] to the shoulder socket [glenoid], firmly holding the joint in place. The condition is called "frozen" shoulder because the more pain is felt, the less likely the shoulder is to be used. Lack of use causes the shoulder capsule to thicken and reduce its elasticity, making the shoulder even harder to move - it is "frozen" in position.

Osteoarthritis

Arthrosis of the shoulder joint (acromio-clavicular joint) - this is a degenerative form of chronic dystrophic disease, in which the cartilage breaks down and gradually covers the entire joint, which is at the very tip of the shoulder and makes the connection of the acromion (outgrowth of the scapula) and clavicle (clavicle). The surface of the disc becomes rough, the process of calcium deposition begins, disruption of bone tissue and gradual deformation.

Tendinitis of the biceps

Biceps tendinitis occurs as a result of an inflammatory process that involves the tendon of the long head of the biceps and is a common cause of shoulder pain. Damage to the biceps tendon can occur as a result of a blow or an isolated inflammatory process.

Subacromial impingement syndrome

Subacromial impingement syndrome, or so-called impingement syndrome, is a common problem that can be the cause of shoulder pain. This condition is associated with a pinching of the muscle tendons or bursa between the bony segments that make up the shoulder complex. This pinching occurs when the arm is lifted, so one of the risk factors is repetitive overhead movements.

Plexus irritation

Shoulder plexus irratation manifests with classic symptoms including shoulder pain and numbness, which can also involve the arm and hand. It occurs when a nearby structure compresses a nerve coming from the neck. Doctors sometimes associate a pinched nerve in the shoulder area with cervical radiculopathy. In the following lines, we will try to identify the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this condition.