Shoulder Pain: Should You Be Alarmed?

Simple activities like brushing hair or reaching for the shelf causing you severe shoulder pain? Unable to explain the pain in your shoulder?

As age increases, our shoulders become more vulnerable to pain & injury. Sometimes shoulder pain is an indication of other problems in your body or an injury incurred. Prolonged shoulder pain that is unexplained should be looked at immediately as that is a cause for concern.

Shoulder pain is often due to minor cramps from heavy lifting or twisting it the wrong way. If it doesn’t subside within two to three days, consult a doctor immediately. Sakra World Hospital has the Best Orthopaedic Doctors in Bangalore who can help you manage the problems. Some of them include:

1. Torn Rotator Cuff - Sudden weakness in the shoulder accompanied by pain means the rotator cuff is torn. This could be due to a sudden injury.
2. Impinged Rotator Cuff - Dull pain in the shoulder could mean an impingement in the rotator cuff. Usually occurs when heavy movements are made.
3. Osteoarthritis - The cartilage cushions in between the shoulder bone wearing off, causing it to rub against each other is Osteoarthritis. Although it is typically associated with the knees, it can occur with the shoulders as well. Ignoring this could lead to long-term bone damage.