Shoulder Hurt:Causes symptoms diagnosed and treatments
January 7, 2022
Observation
It should be noted that this is a wide and versatile range of motion in the shoulder. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it hinders your ability to move freely and at the same time it can cause a lot of pain and discomfort.
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint and consists of three main bones: the humerus (the long arm bone), the clavicle (collarbone), and the scapula (also known as the shoulder blade). ).
Let us tell you that these bones are also cushioned by a layer of cartilage. And with that I have those two main additions. The acromioclavicular joint is between the scapula and also the highest part of the clavicle.
Explain that this glenohumeral joint is made up of the top, ball-shaped part of the humerus bone as well as the outer edge of the scapula. And that is why this joint is also known as shoulder joint.
Let us tell you that the shoulder joint is the most dynamic joint of the body. And with that I move this shoulder forward and this back. And at the same time, it allows the hand to move in a circular motion and also above the body, and it also allows it to go very far.
The rotator cuff gives the shoulders their range of motion
Friends, tell me whether this rotator cuff is made up of four tendons. And these tendons are the tissues that connect muscle to bone. And be aware that if the tendons or bones around the rotator cuff become damaged or swollen, and that is only if you raise your hand above your head, it can be painful and either very difficult.
By doing physical labor, tell that you can injure your shoulder by doing sports or by moving again and again. And at the same time, because of only a few diseases, you can get pain and the one that goes to your shoulder. These include diseases of the cervical spine, as well as diseases of the liver, heart and either gall bladder.
As you grow older, friends tell that you are more likely to have a problem with your shoulder, and with that, especially after the age of 60. This is because the soft tissue around your shoulder tends to degenerate with age.
In many cases, friends can help you treat shoulder pain at home. And in addition to this, however, physical therapy, medications, and even surgery may be necessary.
Here’s what you need to know about shoulder pain, including its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
What causes shoulder pain?
Be aware that many factors and conditions can contribute to shoulder pain. And along with this, the most common cause is rotator cuff tendinitis.
Let us tell you that it is a condition characterized by swollen tendons. And along with this, another common cause of shoulder pain is impingement syndrome and friends where the rotator cuff is stuck between the acromium (the part of the scapula that covers the ball) and also the humeral head (the ball part of the humerus). goes.
Friends, tell that sometimes shoulder pain is the result of injury to some other place in your body, and with this it is usually your neck or biceps. This is known as referred pain. And with that, as long as he moves his shoulder on his own and that’s why this referred pain usually doesn’t get worse.
Other causes of shoulder pain include:
- as if you have gout
- and torn cartilage
- and that torn rotator cuff
- your swollen bursa sac or tendon
- And it’s your bone spurs (bony projections that develop along the edges of bones).
- you have a pinched vein in your neck or shoulder
- your broken shoulder or arm bone
- your frozen shoulders
- dislocated your shoulder
- and injury to you due to overuse or repetition
- your spinal cord injury
- you have a heart attack
How is the cause of shoulder pain diagnosed?
Tell that it is your doctor who will want to know the reason for your shoulder pain. And with that he will request your medical history and along with that I will do that physical examination.
They will feel tenderness as well as swelling and will also assess your range of motion and joint stability. Imaging tests, such as an X-ray or MRI, can produce detailed pictures of your shoulder to aid in diagnosis.
Be aware that your doctor may also ask questions to determine the cause. And he may even include these questions:
- Is that pain in one shoulder and either it or both?
- Friends, did this pain start suddenly? And if so, and then what were you doing?
- Friends, does that pain go away in other areas of your body?
- Can you pinpoint the area of pain?
- Friends, when you are not moving and only then what is this pain?
- Friends, when you walk in certain ways and only then does it hurt even more?
- Friends, is it a sharp pain or a dull ache?
- And is this painful area red, hot or swollen?
- Friends, does this pain keep you awake at night?
- Guys what makes it worse and what do I do with it make it better?
- And is it that you have had to limit your activities because of your shoulder pain?
Note that you can book this appointment with the primary care doctor in your area using our Healthline FindCare tool.
When should I seek medical help?
If you have a fever, let’s say, the inability to move your own shoulder, and this is accompanied by permanent bruising, warmth, as well as tenderness around the joints, or pain that persists even after a few weeks of home treatment If it is, then you should contact your doctor.
If your shoulder pain is sudden and is not related to the injury, call 911 immediately. And let us tell you that this can be a sign of a heart attack. And other symptoms of a heart attack you may have include:
- you have trouble breathing
- you have chest tightness
- make you dizzy
- you sweat a lot
- pain in the neck and either of your jaws
Also, call 911 if your shoulder hurts and you bleed along with it, and it swells to you, and either you can see the exposed tissue and either you He goes to the emergency room immediately.
What are the treatment options for shoulder pain?
Let us tell you that this treatment will depend on the cause and severity of shoulder pain. And with that, some of the treatment options include physical and either this occupational therapy, a sling and either this shoulder immobilizer, and either this surgery.
Let us tell you that your doctor may also prescribe medicines like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and either you. And corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs as well as those that can be taken by mouth or that your doctor can inject into your shoulder.
Friends, if you have had shoulder surgery, and then follow all the instructions carefully after taking care of you.
Let us tell you that some minor pain in your shoulder can be treated at home itself. And along with this, I would icing on your shoulder for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day or four times a day for several days can also help in reducing the pain very much. And with this I use an ice bag and either wrap the ice in a towel because and it can cause frostbite and burn the skin by applying ice directly on your skin.
It may be helpful to rest the shoulder for several days before returning to normal activity, as well as avoiding any activity that causes pain. And with that I limit the overhead work and either activities.
Other home remedies include using over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to help reduce pain and swelling and compressing the area with an elastic bandage to reduce swelling.
How can I prevent shoulder pain?
Let me tell you that these simple shoulder exercises can help to stretch the muscles as well as strengthen the rotator cuff tendons as well. Also a physical therapist and either occupational therapist can show you how to do them properly.
And with that if you have had past shoulder issues, and then only use this ice for 15 minutes after exercising to prevent future injuries.
And it should be noted that after having bursitis and either tendinitis, doing simple range-of-motion exercises every day is the only thing that can save you from getting frozen shoulder.
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