Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is a common issue among people of all age groups. 

It affects the young, the collegiate athlete, the active, the sedentary middle-aged person, and the elderly. Shoulder pain can be caused by numerous different factors.

This is why seeing a physical therapist for shoulder pain is crucial in order to recover.

Working with a physical therapist can help you heal without the use of unnecessary injections, medication, or surgery.

When people complain about having shoulder pain it can be interpreted in many different ways.

Some people refer to the shoulder in a broader sense in that they might be actually referring to their scapula, neck region, or thoracic region rather than what most people consider the shoulder or glenohumeral joint.

In order to identify what the problem truly is, you have to go to a trained professional such as a physical therapist. They can test the various structures that may or may not be causing an individual pain.

What Causes Pain In the Shoulder Region?

There are four main areas that can contribute to shoulder pain. These areas include the neck, collarbone, scapula, and shoulder blade.

There are also some minor areas that can contribute to shoulder pain that should be considered as well. Shoulder pain can be caused by ligament sprains, dislocations, tendon issues, fractures, nerve or vascular issues, and muscle strains.

Rotator Cuff Pain

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is caused by rotator cuff issues.

A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that help stabilize and move the joint appropriately. The muscles consist of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor.

Through different manual muscle tests, and special tests a physical therapist can help identify if these muscles are the cause or are contributing to a person’s shoulder pain.

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