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What does it mean to have shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain often means there is irritation, inflammation, or damage to the structures that make up the shoulder joint. These can include muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves. The problems can be caused by:

• Overload during training
• Inflammation of bursae or tendons
• Nerve compressions
• Incorrect posture
• Underlying diseases such as rheumatism

Common conditions that lead to shoulder pain are impingement, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, and osteoarthritis.

Common symptoms of neck and shoulder pain

Many people experience a combination of neck and shoulder pain, sometimes with accompanying headaches. Typical symptoms include:

• Stiffness and limited mobility
• Grinding or stabbing pain
• Pain radiating into the arm
• Feeling of pressure and tension in the neck and shoulders
• Headaches that are aggravated by the neck

The pain is often worsened by poor posture or stress, but can also occur during the night.

Types of shoulder pain

Shoulder pain can manifest itself in different ways and require different treatments. Common types include acute, burning, stabbing, aching, and constant pain. Identifying the right type of shoulder pain is important to getting the right treatment.

Identifying the specific type of shoulder pain can help you find the right treatment and regain your mobility and comfort.

Acute shoulder pain

Acute shoulder pain occurs suddenly and can be intense. This type of pain is often associated with injuries such as a rotator cuff tear, which can occur after a fall and result in the inability to lift the arm. Another cause may be calcific tendinitis, in which calcium deposits in the tendons cause sudden, intense pain without trauma. Acute pain can also be due to shoulder dislocation or fractures.

Burning pain in the shoulder

Burning pain in the shoulder can feel like a heat or burning sensation. This can be a symptom of calcific shoulder, where calcium deposits in the tendons cause inflammation and pain. Burning pain can also occur with nerve damage or impingement syndrome, where the nerves in the shoulder become irritated.

Stabbing pain in the shoulder

Shoulder shooting pain is a sharp, sudden pain that often occurs with impingement syndrome. This condition is caused by compression of the rotator cuff tendons under the acromion, leading to pain with movement. Shooting pain can also be a sign of a rotator cuff tear or severe tendinitis.

Throbbing pain in the shoulder

Shoulder pain that is characterized by tingling or burning sensations can be a sign of cervical radiculopathy. This condition is caused by nerve root compression in the neck, leading to pain that radiates to the shoulder. Shoulder pain can also occur due to nerve damage or compression.

Constant pain in the shoulder

Constant shoulder pain is persistent pain that does not go away. This can be due to conditions such as frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) or arthritis, where inflammation of the shoulder joint causes chronic pain. Constant pain can also be the result of chronic rotator cuff injuries or tendonitis.

Sudden pain in the shoulder

Sudden shoulder pain occurs unexpectedly and can be intense. This may be a sign of a rotator cuff tear after an injury or a non-traumatic shoulder dislocation. Sudden pain can also indicate a heart attack, especially if it is accompanied by chest pain and shortness of breath.

Shoulder pain after a fall

Shoulder pain after a fall is common and can be caused by injuries such as a rotator cuff tear or fractures, such as a surgical collarbone fracture. This type of pain often requires immediate medical attention. Pain after a fall can also indicate a shoulder dislocation or ligament damage.

Shoulder pain after exercise

Shoulder pain after exercise can occur due to tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons) or bursitis (inflammation of the bursa) after repetitive movements. Pain after exercise can also be due to muscle strains or overuse of the shoulder muscles and tendons.

Shoulder pain when lifting

Shoulder pain when lifting can be a sign of impingement syndrome or rotator cuff injury. This condition causes pain when lifting the arm, especially above shoulder height. Pain when lifting can also be due to tendinitis or bursitis, where tendons and bursae become inflamed.

Pain from the shoulder down the arm

Pain from the shoulder down the arm may be due to cervical radiculopathy, where nerve root compression in the neck causes pain that radiates to the shoulder and down the arm. It can also be referred pain from internal organs such as the heart or lungs. Pain that radiates down the arm may also indicate nerve damage or compression.

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