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Understanding Shoulder Pain | Best Shoulder Pain Treatment in Bangalore - Dr. Sushal discuss about understanding different types of shoulder pain.<br>To know more information, visit: <br>https://praxisorthocare.com/blog/understanding-different-types-of-shoulder-pain/<br>
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UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOULDER PAIN By - Dr. Sushal Shanthakumar Orthopedic Surgeon Bangalore www.praxisorthocare.com
Patient with shoulder injury frequently report pain as the first sign or symptoms. Shoulder injury can be classified and identified based on the types of pain. So let’s discuss some common pain associated with shoulder problems. Of course, it is suggested to see your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. www.praxisorthocare.com
1. ACHY PAIN In several shoulder injuries there will be a pain that is described as dull or deep achy pain. This type of pain may be difficult to describe or to pinpoint. Consider the following injuries and conditions associated with this type of pain: Rotator cuff tear is one of the shoulder problems that can cause dull, achy shoulder pain. However, tears caused by an accident may cause severe pain. A rotator cuff tear can be triggered by a wearing down of the rotator cuff tendons over time or from a traumatic event, such as an accident or a fall. www.praxisorthocare.com
SLAP tear, it is a tear to the cartilage that rings the shoulder’s socket. These shoulder injuries can cause deep, achy shoulder pain and it is very difficult to pinpoint. The pain is usually felt at the back of the shoulder. Sometime you may feel the pain at the front of the shoulder if the SLAP tears involve the biceps tendon. Usually, SLAP tears develop over time but sometimes it may develop from acute injuries like fall or accident. Frozen shoulder is one of the shoulder conditions that cause achy pain around the shoulder. This achy pain sometime can be felt in the upper arm. Frozen shoulder is quite common in India and its usually affects people above 40 or 60 Glenohumeral osteoarthritis, or usually called as arthritis of the shoulder joint. In this condition patient will feel deep, achy pain in the joint and also at the back of your shoulder. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition, and it mainly found in adults www.praxisorthocare.com
above 50 years, Younger people can also be affected following a dislocated shoulder or fracture. Immediate, severe shoulder pain can happen after a traumatic event, such as a fall or direct hit to the shoulder which require immediate attention 2. RADIATING PAIN Shoulder injuries can cause radiating pain in your arm or neck: Arthritis – Acromioclavicular joint is the joint at the top of the shoulder and can cause radiating pain in the neck. One of the most common cause of acromioclavicular joint arthritis is overuse. Rotator cuff tendonitis – In this condition one can feel the pain radiating from the outside of the arm near the topmost part of your shoulder. The common reason for this condition is repetitive, overuse of your arm. It is very common in sports like weightlifting and swimming. www.praxisorthocare.com
Equally, some neck injuries can be the reason behind the radiating pain in your shoulder. Condition like cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexus injury, which is an injury to the group of nerves in your neck. In this condition, the pain usually radiating through the arm. Burning pain- Subacromial bursitis is an orthopedic condition when a bursa (a fluid- filled sac in your shoulder) is inflamed or irritated. In such a condition patient may feel burning sensation or dull ache. It can also cause radiating pain in upper arm It is important to understand that the pain may not be truly because if subacromial bursitis but can also be caused by rotator cuff tear www.praxisorthocare.com
PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS It is important to understand that shoulder pain usually associated or comes with other symptoms. Some associate symptoms are like weakness in arm, shoulder stiffness with or without limited range of motion. A weightlifter, for example having a SLAP tear may have trouble lifting weights overhead. Athletes associated with sports that require overhead movement may notice a decrease in sports performance because of their SLAP tear or rotator cuff tear. Always pay close attention to the type and severity of your pain. This will help your doctor to diagnosis and give proper treatment. www.praxisorthocare.com
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