Shoulder pain can vary, depending on its cause. In some forms of tendon impingement, for instance, you feel pain as you raise your arm up, only to stop feeling the pain before the arm stretches completely skyward. A degenerated shoulder joint may ache annoyingly every time you move it in any direction. An acute injury can cause sharp, intense pain that makes it impossible for you to move your shoulder at all.
What Causes Shoulder Pain?
Some common causes of shoulder pain include:
Arthritis — Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder joint wears out, a common age-related issue. Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain when the immune system decides to attack membranes surrounding the shoulder joint.
Tendonitis — Overuse of the shoulder joint (often related to the demands of a job or favorite sport) can cause the tendons to suffer from ongoing inflammation. The swelling can then create painful impingement when you raise your arm.
Bursitis — Sometimes, the friction from neighboring tendons can cause the bursae to experience inflammation, making overhead motions painful.
Dislocation — When the head of the humerus pops out of its place, the shoulder is said to be dislocated. This is an enormously painful injury, and one which you may be more vulnerable to after the first incidence.
Frozen shoulder — The medical term for frozen shoulder, according to the Mayo Clinic, is adhesive capsulitis. If your arm has been in a cast or sling for a long time, or you were bedridden and had no opportunity to exercise your shoulder, the tissues may have stiffened up on you.
Physical Therapy for Shoulder pain in Teays Valley
Faith in Motion loves helping people get out of shoulder pain. Our clinicians can help you get rid of debilitating shoulder pain and discomfort so you can start living your life to its fullest potential again!
We use our shoulders for so many functional tasks! It can be frustrating when shoulder pain holds you back from the things that you need to do throughout your day! We can help!
We see patients with shoulder pain all the time. We have helped people with all types of shoulder pain including:
Decreased Range Of Motion
Shoulder Pain with Overhead Movements
Rotator Cuff Pain
Pain with Pressing/Pushups
CrossFit Shoulder Pain
Limited Sports Performance
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