Understand the different types of shoulder pain

Pain is a frequently reported symptom among shoulder injury patients. However, the type of pain you feel can be influenced by the type of shoulder injury you have.

Below are various descriptions of the type of pain you may feel and the shoulder injuries associated with these descriptions. Of course, it is recommended to consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

1. Sore pain

Various shoulder injuries cause pain that is described as a dull or deep ache, and the pain can be difficult to identify. Consider the following injuries and conditions associated with this type of pain:

Rotator cuff tear can cause a dull, aching pain in the shoulder. However, tears caused by a traumatic event can cause severe pain. A rotator cuff tear can be caused by wear and tear of the rotator cuff tendons over time or by a traumatic event, such as a fall.

The SLAP tear, which is a tear in the cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket, often causes deep, painful pain in the shoulder that is difficult to identify. Pain may be felt in the back of the shoulder; If the SLAP tear involves the biceps tendon, you may feel pain in the front of your shoulder. Some SLAP tears develop over time, while others are the result of an acute injury, such as a fall.

Frozen shoulder is a shoulder condition that causes pain around the shoulder and sometimes in the upper arm. The pain tends to increase in the beginning, before decreasing in later phases.

Lenohumeral osteoarthritis, or arthritis of the shoulder joint, can cause deep, aching pain in the joint, as well as pain in the back of the shoulder.

Shoulder injuries that occur after a traumatic event, such as a fall or direct blow to the shoulder, can cause immediate and severe pain.

2. Radiating pain

Sometimes shoulder injuries cause radiating pain to the arm or neck:

Arthritis in the joint at the top of the shoulder, called the acromioclavicular joint, can cause radiating pain in the neck.2 A common cause of acromioclavicular joint arthritis is overuse.

Rotator cuff tendonitis can cause pain that radiates from the outside of your arm near the top of your shoulder. This condition is caused by overuse and repetitive use of the arm, as is common in sports such as weight lifting and swimming.

3. Burning pain

Subacromial bursitis, when a bursa, a fluid-filled sac in your shoulder, is inflamed or irritated, it can cause a burning sensation or a dull ache.

Pain and other symptoms.

Shoulder pain usually presents with other symptoms, such as arm weakness, shoulder stiffness, and / or limited range of motion. For example, a weightlifter with a SLAP tear may have trouble lifting weights overhead. Athletes who participate in repetitive overhead sports, such as baseball, may notice a decrease in athletic performance due to their SLAP tear or rotator cuff tear.

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