Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a sphere and socket combined with a large range of movement. Once again, a mobile joint tends to be more susceptible to injury. The shoulder joint relies heavily on the shoulder muscles for stability. Any dysfunction of these muscles or other anatomical structures such as the collar bone, shoulder blade or joint itself can reason pain and mobility problems.

Common shoulder injuries

Diagnosing the reason of shoulder pain involves assessing the degree of movement and strength in the joint, and possibly taking an x-ray and/or ultrasound. Some of the conditions that generally reason shoulder pain comprise:

• Strains, due to overexertion
• Tendonitis, due to overuse
• Shoulder joint instability
• Dislocation
• Collar or upper arm bone fractures
• 'Frozen' shoulder
• Pinched nerves.