Here are five common shoulder problems we see at MyHealth Care Centre in Port Credit, with a short note on what each one can feel like. This page is for general education only and cannot diagnose your pain. If you are not sure what is going on, an assessment is the best next step.
5 common shoulder conditions
- Overuse from repeated reaching or lifting. A dull ache that builds with overhead work, sport or lifting, and eases with rest.
- Muscle strain or sprain after a fall or sudden movement. Sharp pain that started at a clear moment, like a fall, a lift or a quick reach.
- Shoulder stiffness. The shoulder gets harder to move over weeks, and reaching up or behind your back feels limited.
- Tendon irritation (tendinitis). Pain around the front or side of the shoulder when you lift your arm, sometimes at night.
- Bursitis. A tender, sore spot on the outer shoulder that hurts when you lie on it or raise your arm.
More on this area: Shoulder pain guide.
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When to get urgent care
Get urgent medical care for a suspected broken bone, a joint that looks out of place, numbness or weakness that is getting worse, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain after a serious fall or accident.
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