Introduction
In the human body, the shoulders have many versatile ranges of motion. If a person has shoulder pain or other problems with their shoulder, it hinders their ability to move freely and causes great discomfort.
What does a shoulder have?
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint in the body, having three major bones, namely the humerus (long arm bone), the clavicle (collarbone), and the scapula (the shoulder blade).
All of such bones are protected by a cushioning layer of cartilage. The shoulder has two main joints, namely the acromioclavicular joint and the glenohumeral joint, also known as the shoulder joint.
Among all other human body joints, the shoulder joint is the most mobile one, which helps the shoulder move forward and backwards. Along with that, this joint also allows the arm to move in a circular motion along with moving up and away from the body.
Rotator cuffs in the shoulder are responsible for their range of motion. The rotator cuff is made up of four tendons, which are tissues responsible for connecting muscles to the bones. If someone has damaged or swollen tendons or bones, then it will be really painful for them to lift their arm up or down.
What are the causes of Shoulder pain?
Among several other shoulder pain causes, the most common cause of shoulder pain is when rotator cuff tendons get trapped under the bony area in the shoulder, a condition known as rotator cuff tendinitis or bursitis. This makes the tendons become damaged or inflamed. Below are the various causes of shoulder pain that one can have,
- Arthritis in the shoulder joint
- Dislocation of the shoulder
- Bone spurs in the shoulder area
- Bursitis is an inflammation of a fluid-filled sac or bursa in the human body that helps protect body joints and move smoothly
- Broken shoulder bone
- Separation of shoulder
- Tears of the rotator cuff tendons
- Frozen shoulder causes the shoulder to become really stiff and makes the shoulder movement very painful and difficult
- Overuse of shoulder tendons
- Injury of shoulder tendons, such as the arm bicep muscles
- Any injury in the nerve leading to abnormal shoulder movement
- Poor shoulder posture and mechanics
How one can diagnose the cause of shoulder pain?
If someone feels any pain or bruising in their shoulder or has difficulty moving their shoulder properly, they are advised to go to their physician. A physician will ask for their past medical history along with performing a physical examination on the patients. This will help them diagnose the cause of the patient’s shoulder pain. Some reasons for shoulder pain are:
- Shoulder pain with consistent fever, swelling, or muscle pain and redness
- Difficulty in moving shoulder
- Consistent shoulder pain for more than 2 to 4 weeks
- Swelling of the shoulder
- Red or blue coloration of the shoulder area skin
What are the treatments for shoulder pain?
A physician will ask for blood or imaging tests, like x-rays or MRI, to diagnose the problem behind a patient’s shoulder pain.
A physician may then recommend the following treatments like
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Proper and regular physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory drug (corticosteroid)
- Surgery, in no other treatment works
Conclusion
Although shoulder injuries are a common phenomenon, it is highly advisable to get the right treatment as soon as possible. If treated properly, damaged nerves get healed and relieve all symptoms.
Don’t ignore any shoulder pain symptoms and it is best to consult a physician. A physician will advise tests and diagnose properly. For more accurate and authentic test results, you can contact your nearest SRL Diagnostics. SRL offers high-quality, accurate test results at affordable prices via highly specialized technologies.
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