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Understanding Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is not always the same! Explore the different types of shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder, and learn about their causes.

Types of Shoulder Pain

Explore various shoulder pain types, including frozen shoulder and their unique characteristics.

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Frozen Shoulder Pain (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Stiffness and pain due to thickening of the joint capsule

Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons)

  • Tendinosis (degeneration of tendons)

  • Rotator cuff tear (partial or full-thickness tear)

  • Impingement syndrome (tendon gets pinched under acromion)

Shoulder Instability
  • Dislocation or subluxation (partial dislocation)

  • Often due to trauma or repetitive strain.

Post-operation pain

Understand rotator cuff injuries and their effects on shoulder function and strength.

Bursitis

Inflammation of the subacromial bursa, often accompanying impingement

  • SLAP tear (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior)

  • Bankart lesion

Labral Injuries
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