Pain or discomfort that arises from the shoulder joint or from any surrounding ligaments, tendons, or muscles is called shoulder pain. Pain arises from another structure other than the shoulder is called referred pain. It becomes a persistent problem due to the natural wear and tear of the shoulder joint and rotator cuff tendon in older people. In most of the cases, shoulder pain can be treated at home. Physical therapy medications and surgery can be other necessary options to treat shoulder pain
There are several factors and conditions that cause shoulder pain. Following are a few of the causes of shoulder pain:
Following are few of the signs of shoulder pain:
If an individual is experiencing any of the following signs then he/she should consult the doctors.
If shoulder pain is not related to any injury then it may be a sign of heart attack. Other signs of heart attack associated with shoulder pain are:
Following are a few tests to diagnose the cause of the shoulder pain. With the help of the imaging tests, detailed pictures are produced so that doctors can easily identify the cause of shoulder pain.
There are many treatment options available based on the severity and cause of the condition. Some of the treatment options for shoulder pain are:
Surgery may be required in the following conditions:
Most of the shoulder problems get treated through physiotherapy. Physiotherapists help to reduce shoulder pain and improve its function by various stretching and strengthening exercises, and other techniques. Some of the methods used in physiotherapy are: