What Causes Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain can be caused by any number of things. For athletes, shoulder pain can be related to a sports injury. Overuse of the arm during sporting activities often leads to shoulder pain later on. Work-related accidents may also lead to shoulder pain. Lifting heavy objects or straining your shoulder at work could cause damage to the joint. Accidents are another common cause of shoulder injuries. Car accidents, pedestrian accidents, or ATV accidents can all cause shoulder damage and pain. Even something as simple as slipping, falling, and catching yourself on your shoulder can significantly damage a ligament, muscle, or joint in the shoulder. When you experience lingering shoulder pain, it’s time to get help from some of the best at AICA Orthopedics.
Conditions
A torn rotator cuff, either partial or full, can be extremely painful. These types of tears won’t heal on their own. Instead, proper treatment is required for complete healing. A torn rotator cuff can be caused by a sudden fall on your outstretched arm, a car accident when you brace your arm against the steering wheel for impact, repetitive stress and overuse, or degenerative wear and tear from age. If your rotator cuff in your shoulder is damaged, orthopedic specialists at AICA will examine the shoulder and inform you of your best treatment options for a full recovery. If you experience pain in your shoulder that prevents you from sleeping on your side, this could be the first sign of a torn rotator cuff. Also be aware of weakness, tenderness, or pain when you lift your arms above your head as these are all signs of a tear in the rotator cuff. No matter what the cause or what symptoms you experience, AICA Orthopedics experts can examine, diagnose, and treat your shoulder injury so you can be on the road to recovery as fast as possible.
Shoulder fractures can range from mild to severe, from a stress fracture to a complete fracture or even a compound fracture. Broken bones are never something to mess around with. They should be taken seriously and treated carefully for a full recovery. X-rays can help determine the extent of your shoulder fracture, and our orthopedic specialists offer the best in care and treatment of shoulder fractures, no matter how mild or extensive. The bone may need to be reset or put in a cast to prevent movement. Depending on the severity, surgery may even be necessary.
Dislocating your shoulder means the joint has come out of socket. If this happens, you will experience swelling, numbness, bruising, weakness, or deformity. A dislocation may even cause tears to the ligaments or muscles around the shoulder. Our orthopedic specialists will examine the shoulder and may even order an X-ray to further examine the extent of the damage from shoulder dislocation. Then they can place the joint back into the socket. Rehabilitation is required for a full recovery. Physical therapy and exercises will help improve range of motion and strengthen the shoulder muscles so this type of injury doesn’t happen again.
