Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain refers to discomfort in the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, often caused by injuries or conditions due to the shoulder’s wide range of motion. Common causes of shoulder pain include rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, bursitis, arthritis, dislocation, fractures, tendonitis, and referred pain from other parts of the body. Risk factors for shoulder pain include age, overuse, poor posture, lack of muscle conditioning, previous injuries, certain sports or occupations, genetic predispositions, systemic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and smoking. Preventive measures for shoulder pain include maintaining good posture, strengthening shoulder muscles, warming up and stretching before activities, using proper lifting techniques, avoiding repetitive overhead motions, and ensuring an ergonomic workspace. If you experience severe or sudden onset pain, inability to move the shoulder, persistent pain, swelling, deformity, numbness, or tingling, or have a history of shoulder problems, seeking medical attention is essential. Treatment for shoulder pain can range from pain management and surgical intervention to physiotherapy treatments such as hot and cold therapy, assistive devices, and therapies like TENS, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, laser therapy, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, posture correction, and functional rehabilitation.