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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

Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder

Biceps Tendon Tear at the ShoulderThe biceps muscle is in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and rotate your arm. It also helps keep your shoulder stable. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in the shoulder and in the elbow. If you tear the biceps tendon at the shoulder, you may lose some strength in your arm and be unable to forcefully turn [...]