SHOULDER PAIN - 4 MUSCLES: SUPRASPINATUS, INFRASPINATUS, TERES & SUBSCAPULARIS
Shoulder Pain - Your shoulder has 4 muscles: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis all responsible for holding your shoulder together and moving it in different directions.
Too much stress caused by overuse/overexertion causes tearing and swelling in tendons and muscles which results in inflammation in the shoulder joint. Blood flow in the shoulder muscles decreases while pressure in the muscles increases resulting in inflammation.
The shoulder can become sore for multiple reasons. One simple thing is the way you sit and stand. Both can cause issues. Some may experience a dislocation that requires the bone to be popped back into place and then your arm must be placed in a sling. The other injuries could be a rotator cuff injury, a shoulder contusion, repetitive shoulder strain injury, tendonitis, or myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder where pressure on trigger points in the muscle cause pain.
Shoulder Pain - Symptoms of Inflammation: shoulder impingement, sharp pain, achy shoulders, weakness, tenderness, irritability when trying to sleep and chronic conditions if untreated.
Too much stress caused by overuse/overexertion causes tearing and swelling in tendons and muscles which results in inflammation in the shoulder joint. Blood flow in the shoulder muscles decreases while pressure in the muscles increases resulting in inflammation.
The shoulder can become sore for multiple reasons. One simple thing is the way you sit and stand. Both can cause issues. Some may experience a dislocation that requires the bone to be popped back into place and then your arm must be placed in a sling. The other injuries could be a rotator cuff injury, a shoulder contusion, repetitive shoulder strain injury, tendonitis, or myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder where pressure on trigger points in the muscle cause pain.
Shoulder Pain - Symptoms of Inflammation: shoulder impingement, sharp pain, achy shoulders, weakness, tenderness, irritability when trying to sleep and chronic conditions if untreated.
Due to the shoulder’s large range of motion, the risk of injury is greater. A person who has shoulder pain may have one of these conditions: shoulder impingement syndrome, tendinitis, or bursitis. Painters, swimmers, tennis players, and those who lift frequently are at greater risk for developing shoulder impingement syndrome.
Shoulder impingement syndrome could possibly lead to tendinitis or bursitis of the rotator cuff. People who suffer from this syndrome tend to experience muscle in the arm and shoulders. The shoulder muscles also weaken. It is important to see a doctor for treatment. A doctor may prescribe medication. Along with medical treatment, a physical therapist can demonstrate stretching exercises that strengthen the muscles in the shoulder. A person with shoulder impingement syndrome should also rest the joint. Rotator cuff tendinitis is inflammation in the rotator cuff tendon. A shoulder injury, fall, or repetitive strain from sports or work can cause rotator cuff tendinitis. Pain, swelling, and tenderness may take place on the outer portion of the upper arm. A person may also experience weakness and loss of motion. Rotator cuff tendinitis can be treated through the RICE method, stretching exercises, and physical therapy.
Subacromial bursitis is inflammation in the bursa sac of the shoulder. The subacromial bursa aids in fluid movement of the shoulder. Overuse can lead to bursitis. Work that requires overhead lifting and pulling and sports that require throwing and pitching can cause the joint to be become overworked. Poor posture, lack of flexibility, and age can increase the risk of subacromial bursitis. Shoulder stiffness, swelling, and pain may occur. If bursitis becomes advanced, a person may lose their range of motion and experience a condition called frozen shoulder.
Shoulder impingement syndrome could possibly lead to tendinitis or bursitis of the rotator cuff. People who suffer from this syndrome tend to experience muscle in the arm and shoulders. The shoulder muscles also weaken. It is important to see a doctor for treatment. A doctor may prescribe medication. Along with medical treatment, a physical therapist can demonstrate stretching exercises that strengthen the muscles in the shoulder. A person with shoulder impingement syndrome should also rest the joint. Rotator cuff tendinitis is inflammation in the rotator cuff tendon. A shoulder injury, fall, or repetitive strain from sports or work can cause rotator cuff tendinitis. Pain, swelling, and tenderness may take place on the outer portion of the upper arm. A person may also experience weakness and loss of motion. Rotator cuff tendinitis can be treated through the RICE method, stretching exercises, and physical therapy.
Subacromial bursitis is inflammation in the bursa sac of the shoulder. The subacromial bursa aids in fluid movement of the shoulder. Overuse can lead to bursitis. Work that requires overhead lifting and pulling and sports that require throwing and pitching can cause the joint to be become overworked. Poor posture, lack of flexibility, and age can increase the risk of subacromial bursitis. Shoulder stiffness, swelling, and pain may occur. If bursitis becomes advanced, a person may lose their range of motion and experience a condition called frozen shoulder.
Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain: Rotator Cuff injury, Softball, Baseball players, Tennis, Swimming, Tendinitis, Myofascial pain syndrome, Shoulder contusion, Repetitive shoulder strain injury, dislocated shoulder – Also, Sports like softball, baseball, tennis, and swimming can cause pain in the shoulders.