SHOULDER PAIN is a common symptom caused by inflammation, injury, or wear and tear in the joint and surrounding tissues.
Symptoms Of Pain
It can feel dull, sharp, or achy, and can be mild or severe. “It may come on gradually, or start suddenly. Normal activities can make shoulder pain worse, and rest might not make it better.” Stiffness, Swelling, Muscle Spasms, Unable to move your shoulder this are also symptoms.
Common Causes of Pain
- Frozen Shoulder: The joint capsule thickens and stiffens over time, greatly limiting movement.
- Arthritis: Wear and tear of the cartilage (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) causes deep aches, grinding, and stiffness.
- Dislocation: Trauma or a fall causes the arm bone to pop out of the socket or damages the collarbone joint.
- Referred Pain: Issues in the neck, upper back, or even internal organs like the heart can send pain signals to the shoulder
- Shoulder fractures: A fracture is a partial or total crack or break through a bone often occurs due to trauma.
- Tendon tears: – Tendons are the cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone. Tendon tears can be either partial or complete. It is a common cause of shoulder pain.
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