{"id":1537,"date":"2018-07-03T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2023-04-20T06:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T06:32:48","slug":"causes-of-shoulder-pain-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/causes-of-shoulder-pain-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes Of Shoulder Pain And Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"caps\">We use our shoulders everyday for mundane activities. We don\u2019t think about it or even notice it. But, repeated overuse of the shoulder can give rise to many kinds of shoulder problems. Some common reasons for shoulder pain include:-<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tendon inflammation due to:-<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Bursitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that are found in the joints of the body like the shoulder. They cushion the bones and reduce friction. Overuse of the joint may lead to inflammation and swelling, causing shoulder pain.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tendinitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tendons connect the muscle to bone. There are two types of tendonitis:-<br \/>\n\u2022 Acute \u2013 Caused by overuse of shoulder joint<br \/>\n\u2022 Chronic \u2013 Caused by degenerative diseases like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/centers-of-excellence-and-specialties\/orthopaedics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arthritis<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/shoulder-dislocation-causes-and-treatment-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Shoulder Dislocation &#8211; Causes and Treatment Options<\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Tendon Tears<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Reasons for tendon tears include:-<br \/>\n\u2022 An acute injury<br \/>\n\u2022 Degeneration of tendons Because of aging, repetitive long term activities using shoulder, and wear and tear<\/p>\n<p>Tears may be partial or may completely separate the tendon from its attachment to the bone.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Impingement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Occurs if the top of the shoulder blade puts pressure on the underlying soft tissues when lifting the arm<br \/>\n\u2022 The acromion or bony protrusion on the scapula rubs, or &#8220;impinges&#8221; on the rotator cuff tendons and bursa causing pain and inflammation<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shoulder dislocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 The head of the upper arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket due to injury<br \/>\n\u2022 Shoulder dislocations can be partial, with the ball of the upper arm coming just partially out of the socket.<br \/>\n\u2022 Complete dislocation means the ball comes all the way out of the socket<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arthritis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Most common type of arthritis in the shoulder is <a href=\"https:\/\/draravindan.com\/bone-joint-health\/arthritis-treatment-in-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">osteoarthritis<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 Symptoms include swelling, pain, and stiffness<br \/>\n\u2022 May be related to sports or work injuries or chronic wear and tear<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fracture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Shoulder fractures commonly involve the clavicle (collarbone), humerus (upper arm bone), and scapula (shoulder blade)<br \/>\n\u2022 Fractures often cause severe pain, swelling, and bruising about the shoulder<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frozen Shoulder (Periarthritis)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Shoulder pain and stiffness in diabetic patients or following injury<br \/>\n\u2022 All movements of shoulder are painful and restricted<br \/>\nOther, much less common causes of shoulder pain are tumors, infection, and nerve-related problems.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Treatment for shoulder pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This will depend on the cause and severity of the shoulder pain. Treatment options include physical or occupational therapy in consultation with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/doctors\/chennai\/orthopaedics\/dr-aravindan-selvaraj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orthopaedist<\/a>. RICE therapy will help to bring down inflammation. A sling or shoulder immobilizer keeps the shoulder immobile. Anti-inflammatory painkillers and physiotherapy may be prescribed. Surgery may be suggested in extreme cases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. 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