Shoulder Pain
Acromioclavicular Separation: The Collar Bone And The Shoulder Blade Become Separate
- Symptoms: pain when moving the shoulder, obvious change in shape
- Causes: direct fall onto the shoulder, sudden blow to the shoulder
Rotator Cuff Strain/tear: One Or Multiple Of The Muscles That Make Up The Rotator Cuff Tear
- Symptoms: pain when moving the shoulder that is worse at night, cannot lift or rotate the arm with the same range of motion, pain radiates down the arm
- Causes: aging, lifting or catching a heavy object, overuse, poor blood supply to the shoulder, fall onto an outstretched arm
Subacromial Impingement: Muscles Or Tendons Of The Rotator Cuff Get Pinched Between Bones
- Symptoms: pain on the front or side of the shoulder when raising the arm, loss of mobility or muscle strength, persistent aching especially at night
- Causes: bone spurs under the top of the shoulder blade, swelling of the rotator cuff muscles, bursitis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Blood Vessels Or Nerves Of The Shoulder Are Compressed
- Symptoms: pain in the neck, shoulder, or arm, numbness and tingling in the fingers, discoloration in the area
- Causes: weight lifting, obesity, tumors, bony growthsÂ
Biceps Tendinitis:The Tissue That Connects The Biceps To The Shoulder Bones Becomes Inflamed
- Symptoms: pain in the front of the shoulder that is worse with overhead lifting, pain radiates down the upper arm, occasional snapping sound or sensation
- Causes: overhead lifting, aging, repetitive activity
