Shoulder and Arm Pain Causes | Dr. Vasudeva Juvvadi

The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body. Therefore, it is prone to degenerative conditions and injuries. The common symptom associated with a shoulder issue is pain. There is a possibility of shoulder pain radiating to your arm and also your arm pain radiating to the shoulder. It is vice versa.

When it comes to shoulder pain, issues with the rotator cuff are the most common causes of shoulder pain. However, there are some other potential causes related to other organs that may cause referred or radiating shoulder pain.

Shoulder and Arm Pain Causes

Let us try to learn more about the potential problems associated with rotator cuff and also other causes of right shoulder and arm pain.

Rotator cuff tear

Rotator cuff tear can be complete or partial. One or more tendons in the rotator cuff tear and cause this problem. This type of condition occurs due to wear and tear over time or injury to rotator cuff muscles.

Rotator Cuff Disease

Rotator cuff muscles are prone to inflammation and disease due to overuse or injuries. Inflammation and irritation of tendons of rotator cuff muscles cause tendinitis. Bursa is a fluid-filled sac that works like a shock absorber. Inflammation of the bursa causes bursitis. Inflammation of the rotator cuff can also be due to impingement – wherein acromion (shoulder blade) rubs against the tissues of the rotator cuff. All these conditions of the rotator muscles can lead to shoulder pain, inflammation, and swelling.

Frozen Shoulder

Stiffness in the shoulder joint with pain and inflammation is known as frozen shoulder. It can occur without any known cause. Any condition that causes inflammation is supposed to play a role. However, the condition eases on its own.

Shoulder Sprain

When the ligaments in the shoulder are overstretched, inflamed, or torn, you will get a shoulder sprain. A sprain can happen to any ligament of your shoulder. The most common causes of shoulder sprain include falls, injuries, or accidents.

Shoulder osteoarthritis

Shoulder osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the shoulder joint. It occurs when cartilages in the bone joint break down and are worn out due to excessive use or general wear and tear. Shoulder arthritis can significantly affect those who have it though it is less common and severe than knee or hip arthritis.

If you want to know more about your shoulder and arm pain causes, then meet Dr. Vasudeva for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.