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People typically experience pain in the shoulder and the surrounding upper arm area. You can injure your shoulder by performing manual labor, playing sports, or even by repetitive movement.
sHOULDER Joint
⦿ Osteoarthritis ⦿ Rheumatoid arthritis
Muscles
⦿ Muscle Strains ⦿ Muscles Tears ⦿ Muscles Injuries
Ligaments
⦿ Ligaments Strains ⦿ Ligaments Tears
Tendons
⦿ Tendon Strains ⦿ Tendon Tears
Occurs when the muscles, tendons, and ligaments inside the shoulder become stiff, making movement difficult and painful
Also called swimmer’s shoulder, if your shoulder muscles or tendons rub against bones too much, the soft tissues might become painful and inflamed.
Usually, occur when your shoulder joint attaches to your shoulder blade. While trauma is the most common cause of rotator cuff tears, simple movements like pulling a door open can tear muscles in your rotator cuff.
It is inflammation of the bursa (tiny, fluid-filled sacs) in your shoulders. The inflammation can make it hard to move your shoulder joint and may cause muscle irritation.
Occurs when the ligaments that support your shoulder joint are overstretched or torn. This can make your shoulder pop, click, or feel like it’s slipping out of place. Lifting and rotating your shoulder can also be difficult.
When we see a Therapist we can talk about the mechanism of the injury. If it's a recent injury or a chronic injury, a physical therapist is able to identify possible structures involved in your injury. Majority of conditions can be treated by a therapist which does not involve invasive (surgical) treatment and are cost effective.
Treatment that involves treatment by a medical doctor followed by physical therapy:
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