Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
The shoulder is one of the most movable and used joints in the body. It’s also a very unstable joint due to the range of motion allowed. This range of motion increases the likelihood of joint injury, often leading to a tissue breakdown and function impairment. Shoulder pain may be localized, or it may be felt in areas around the shoulder, or down the arm, back and chest. Pain in the shoulder could be isolated, or it could radiate to adjacent areas like the arm, chest, or upper back and is commonly referred as shoulder pain and back pain. Poor posture or muscle strain is a common cause in most instances for both shoulder pain and back pain, particularly when the body tries to compensate for reduced mobility in the shoulder.
The shoulder is the meeting of three bones, which are the clavicle, collarbone, and upper arm. These bones meet to form two joints that are controlled by a complex arrangement of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Many different problems can cause shoulder pain, including dislocation, separation, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, arthritis, labrum tears or fractures. Each of these problems will have distinct symptoms in regards to the level of pain and how the pain affects you. Sometimes the shoulder pain will arise when certain positions are held, sometimes the pain is constant but dull.
Don't wait until the problem worsens, the sooner you take care of your shoulder pain the better off you'll be. If left untreated your shoulder pain may worsen, or you may even start to have additional complications with your shoulder joint.
You may be currently using painkillers to deal with your shoulder pain, but that only masks the problem. It won't treat the root of the problem. Invasive options like surgery can have additional complications arise from the procedure.
If you have shoulder pain that has been nagging you or limiting your mobility or lifestyle, don't hesitate to call Discover Optimal Healthcare. We have the solution to fix your shoulder pain.
