Treatment of shoulder pain without surgery

The glenohumeral joint is a complex joint that is used extensively during body movement, consisting of ball and socket joint that contains a group of muscles and tendons holding the arm bone in its place. The shoulder is used for a wide range of movement. So, once the shoulder is injured, the person cannot move freely and it can cause severe shoulder pain and discomfort, you can have the treatment of shoulder pain at  Dr. Mohamad Koura Center, thanks to applying non-surgical treatment technique for the pain.

Bellow we will explain causes, symptoms and non-surgical treatment of shoulder pain.

What are the causes of shoulder pain?

The shoulder joint may be exposed to several injuries and problems caused shoulder pain, because it is the most mobile joint in the body.

So, shoulder pain’s type and source must be detected; to determine the appropriate treatment.

There are many causes that can lead to shoulder pain, its most common causes are:

Rotator Cuff Injury

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. It keeps the humerus fixed in the glenoid cavity of the shoulder.

A rotator cuff injury can cause mild shoulder pain that is often aggravated with the use of the arm.

Symptoms of shoulder pain caused by the rotator cuff injury

• Mild deep pain in the shoulder.
• Sleep disturbance.
• The patient may find it difficult to brushing the hair or reach behind the back.
• Pain may cause arm weakness.

If a rotator cuff injury is left untreated, permanent loss of motion or weakness may occur, and may lead to gradual weakening of the shoulder joint.

Frozen Shoulder

It is also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and shoulder pain.

This condition occurs after narrowing the connective tissue enveloping the bones, ligaments, and tendons consisting the shoulder joint. Frozen shoulder symptoms usually begin gradually, and worsen over time.

There is an increased risk of frozen shoulder in some people, as follows:

• People with diabetes.
• People who have experienced prolonged shoulder immobilization, often as a result of surgery, fracture, rotator cuff injury, stroke, or similar conditions.

arthritis

The shoulder joint is the third most common large joint to be affected by arthritis, following the knee and hip. Arthritis can occasionally manifest in this joint

Shoulder Bursitis

The bursae is a small fluid-filled sac, reducing the friction between bone and soft tissue. Shoulder bursitis can cause the shoulder pain and hamper movement.

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder socket. This injury can cause acute pain and instability in the shoulder.

Tendinopathy

Inflammation or irritation of the tendon, often due to overuse or aging. Tendinitis of the shoulder causes pain and restricts movement.

What are the symptoms of shoulder pain?

Some symptoms may indicate a shoulder problem, you need to consult a doctor, these symptoms include:

• Sudden and acute  or mild chronic shoulder pain.
• Difficulty in shoulder movement.
• Shoulder Stiffness
• Shoulder Swelling
• Numbness and tingling in the shoulder or arm.
• Shoulder pain worsening when sleeping.