Pain in the Shoulder
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Shoulder pain can be on either or both sides, or deep within the joint. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Neck pain / stiffness

• Swelling of the affected area

• Back pain

• Abnormal sensation (tingling, prickling)

• Numbness / sensory disorder

• Recent weight loss

Generally, Pain in the shoulder can be related to:

• Shoulder Periarthritis

  Also known as "frozen shoulder". This condition is caused by inflammation of the ligaments and capsule around the shoulder joint. As the disease progresses, patients find it increasingly difficult to move the shoulder joint. Risk factors include diabetes, thyroid conditions, age, and injury to the joint.

• Neuralgic Atrophy

  Neuralgic amyotrophy is a nervous system disorder characterized by sharp, constant pain in the arm, shoulder, and/or neck. It can be either hereditary or idiopathic (unknown cause). The exact disease mechanism is unknown but could be autoimmune (immune system attacks the body's own tissues), genetic, or external factors (e.g., infections, medications). It's more common in men.

• Cervical Spondylosis

  A condition in which the neck bones (cervical spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include long periods of desk work and driving, previous neck injuries, and aging.

• Fibromyalgia
• Tension Headache
• Peri-/Post-Menopausal Symptoms
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica
• Migraine
• Slipping Rib Syndrome

Sometimes, Pain in the shoulder may be related to these serious diseases:

• Humeral Fracture

  A break in the upper arm bone. This can occur from different types of injuries, and has different patterns depending on the mechanism of injury and location in the bone.