Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can occur in either the front or back regions of the arm at the shoulder blade.

Anatomy of the Shoulder:

The shoulder comprises four joints:

• The meeting point of the collarbone with the breastbone.
• The junction of the collarbone with the shoulder blade.
• The union of the arm bone with the socket of the shoulder blade.
• The connection of the shoulder blade with the ribs at the back.

Shoulder Muscles and Surrounding Tissues:

Shoulder Problems:

1. Pain
2. Limited shoulder range of motion.
3. Reduced daily functionality.

Other potential causes to exclude are:

1. Neck nerves
2. Chest vertebrae
3. Underlying diseases
4. Body tension and work pressures.

Causes of Injury:

• Overexertion
• Direct injury
• Around 60% of people experience shoulder pain in their lifetime. However, 50% of initial sufferers see their pain disappear within 8-12 weeks. The remaining percentage requires conservative intervention to reduce pain and strengthen muscles.
• Diagnosing Shoulder Pain:
• Rotator cuff tendon tears: Affect 20-40% of individuals without symptoms or complaints.
• Impingement of shoulder tendons
• Recurrent dislocation in the shoulder joint
• Frozen shoulder: No specific scientific cause but risk factors include:
• More common in women than men
• Ages between 35-40 years
• Individuals with diabetes
• Thyroid gland underactivity or overactivity.