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Shoulder pain can be caused by:

  • Rotator cuff tears (partial or full thickness)
  • Various types of arthritis (bone on bone)
  • Biceps tendinosis, avulsion, or dislocation
  • Labral tears or fraying
  • Instability
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Acromioclavicular arthritis (arthritis where the clavicle meets the shoulder)
  • Acromioclavicular joint instability
  • Fracture
  • Infection
  • Neck problems
  • Tumor
  • Scapulothoracic problems (bursa irritation, scapular winging)

Common symptoms of shoulder pain and discomfort include:

  • Pain with movement of the shoulder
  • Inability to lift the shoulder overhead
  • Pain on the side or front of the shoulder
  • Night pain, especially if trying to lie on that side
  • Pain while trying to put on a coat or shirt
  • Pain while trying to reach behind to scratch ones back
  • Pain when trying to throw a ball overhand style

Conditions - Shoulder & Elbow Care

AC Sprain

AC SprainAC is an abbreviation for acromioclavicular. Your shoulder blade and collarbone are connected by your ligaments and AC joint. When you sprain your AC, it is considered a shoulder separation. There are different classifications for shoulder sprains determined by the extent of the tear. The three main types of AC sprains are: Type One: This is a slight tear to your AC ligament with [...]