SHOULDER PAIN

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition that limits the movements of your shoulder due to pain and inflammation. The condition usually comes on slowly. First, the tissues around the joint stiffen. Then, as scar tissue forms, shoulder movement becomes difficult and painful. The pain will begin gradually until you will be unable to move your shoulder. Frozen shoulder may occur after an injury or overuse, but is more common in people in people with diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Contact a doctor to receive the proper treatment for this condition.

Rotator Cuff Tear

The rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder joint that provide support to enable a wide range of motion. Significant injury may result in a tear of these tendons, referred to as a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder, which may worsen if you try to sleep on the involved side.

Rotator cuff injuries often occur in people who repeatedly perform overhead motions in their jobs or sports. If you have a rotator cuff injury, seek medical attention to ensure the proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Dislocated Shoulder

A dislocation occurs when the end of the humerus (the ball portion) partially or completely dislocates from the shoulder’s glenoid (the socket portion). This injury may be caused by a fall or blow, which causes the top of your arm bone to pop out of the shoulder socket.

Frequent shoulder dislocation can lead to chronic shoulder instability. This occurs when the tissue and nerves around the shoulder are too damaged and weak to hold the humerus in place. If you have a dislocated shoulder, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Separated Shoulder

A separated shoulder occurs when the outer end of the collarbone (clavicle) separates from the end (acromion) of the shoulder blade due to a torn ligament. Most often, this injury occurs when there is a blow to a shoulder from physical contact or a fall. A sudden, intense impact on the shoulder may tear one of the ligaments that connects the collarbone to the shoulder blade. When the collarbone is no longer anchored, it may move out of position and push against the skin near the top of your shoulder.

In a mild, separated shoulder, the ligaments may just be stretched. In severe injuries, they may be completely ruptured. Proper diagnosis and a treatment plan will ensure full recovery.

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is one of the most common causes of pain in the shoulder. Sometimes referred to as swimmer’s shoulder, it is caused by the impingement of the tendons of the rotator cuff as they pass through the shoulder. In repetitive overhead activities, such as painting, lifting, or overhead sports, the tendon will become inflamed because it is compressed and scraped against bone.

Shoulder impingement syndrome can start suddenly after an injury or develop gradually without any obvious cause. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, if left untreated, could lead to tendinitis, bursitis, or the tearing of the rotator cuff tendons. You must receive the proper diagnosis and treatment from a physician.