Shoulder Pain Causes and Treatment

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is more common in people who need to raise their arm overhead or perform repetitive shoulder movements. Shoulder pain can start as mild pain that occurs with certain movements, or it can be so severe that it does not allow movement of the arm. Shoulder pain is usually caused by strains or disorders of the muscle tendons and ligaments that support the joint. Lung, breast and heart diseases can also cause shoulder pain.

Common shoulder problems;
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Shoulder dislocation
Dull shoulder
Shoulder arthritis
Articular cartilage and labrum disorders
Causes of Shoulder Pain

Causes of Shoulder Pain

Non-Surgical Treatment

Surgical Treatment

QUESTION: Does poor posture cause shoulder pain?

Yes, in the case of hunched back posture, which is particularly common in desk workers, a forward and downward posture disorder develops in the shoulders. This causes compression and pain in the soft tissues that pass under the shoulder blade.

QUESTION: Should I apply heat or cold for shoulder pain?

In case of sudden onset of shoulder pain, pain due to injury and strain, it is recommended to apply cold first. Cold suppresses inflammation and reduces pain and swelling. Applying an ice pack wrapped in a towel to the joint for 20 minutes before going to bed, especially at night, is known to relieve night pain.

QUESTION: I found out that I have frozen shoulder but my shoulder tests were normal, why could it be?

Frozen shoulder does not only occur in cases of arthritis or tendon tears. Sometimes frozen shoulder can also develop in conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, thyroid problems. Frozen shoulder, the exact cause of which is unknown, is more common in women over the age of 40.