Shoulder pain can stem from numerous causes and often needs a thorough examination to determine the best treatment.

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Symptoms of Shoulder Pain

Symptoms include pain that worsens with movement, stiffness, loss of range of motion, and visible deformity in severe cases. Some patients may also experience muscle weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation down the arm.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Include:

  • Rotator Cuff Injuries: A tear in one or more of the tendons that make up the rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis), or a tear in the cartilage that attaches to the shoulder socket.
  • Dislocation: When the upper arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket.
  • Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms of arthritis.
  • Tendonitis: Inflammation of the shoulder tendons, often due to overuse.