I have a sore shoulder
The shoulder is a complex joint that allows for a great range of motion. It is made up of three bones: the shoulder blade (scapula), the collarbone (clavicle), and the upper arm bone (humerus). These bones are supported by a network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which together provide stability and movement. The main shoulder joint, the glenohumeral joint, functions as a ball and socket joint, allowing you to move your arm in different directions.
Symptoms of shoulder pain
Dull pain around the shoulder joint;
Pain when moving the arm;
Sloping shoulders;
Constant pain with the slightest movement.
Suffering from shoulder pain?
This is how our physiotherapists can help you:
What could be wrong?
Several problems can occur in the shoulder, including:
Rotator cuff injuries:
These are tears or inflammations in the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder.
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis):
This is a painful stiffening of the joint, often without any apparent cause.
Shoulder instability:
This can occur if the shoulder dislocates or tends to dislocate.
Shoulder impingement:
This occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become pinched in the shoulder.
Arthritis:
This is an inflammation of the joints, which can lead to pain and stiffness.
Bursitis:
This is an inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction) in the shoulder.
Calcification:
This is a process in which calcium salts accumulate in body tissues, leading to hardening or petrification of these tissues.
Muscle or tendon tear:
This can occur with repetitive overuse, acute trauma, poor technique during physical movements and poor quality muscle or tendon.
