The majority of us prioritize our work over health and never pay attention to the graph of our health. Our hectic schedule has become the most common excuse. Pain is the way through which our body signals us that something is not fine, but many times, we ignore it and neglect the need to take medical advice.
But if we observe the ratio of people complaining about pain in the different parts of the body, then shoulder pain is one of the common ones. The nagging shoulder pain may seem a small deal, but can be a “red alarm” for some serious problem. The severity of the shoulder pain can only be depicted after finding out the root cause and the intensity of the pain. Sometimes such situations lead to sleepless nights. Let’s discuss some of the causes of shoulder pain that can help you to know why you shouldn’t delay a shoulder pain and get its treatment as soon as possible.
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Rotator cuff injuries leading to severe pain:
A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that helps your shoulder joint to move in a wide range of motion and simultaneously maintain the stability of the glenohumeral joint. There are two types of problems that can occur in this region. Ones the tearing of the rotator cuff and the second can be its inflammation. Rotator cuff impingement leads to wear & tear and this can also lead to inflammation of tendons in the shoulder. Rotator cuff tear refers to the ripping off of partial or full tendon from the bone on which it was attached to. This injury can result in extreme pain with weakness in the shoulders. Always get medical advice to treat this problem. A severe rotator injury may need surgery for healing. So get it addressed as soon as possible to avoid complications.
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Frozen shoulder due to thickening & tightening of connective tissues
It is also called as Adhesive capsulitis and is caused when there is stiffness or thickness in the tissues present in the shoulders. People who are 40+ years of age are more prone to this problem. If you are suffering from any medical condition and its treatment prevents you from performing any movement in the arm, then there is a high risk of developing a frozen shoulder. Poor posture is also one of the major reasons that can result in the development of this problem and affects the mobility of the shoulders. So keep stretching and performing some exercises for the shoulder to prevent this problem. You should also avoid poor posture and sitting in the same posture for a long period.
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Calcific tendinitis due to calcium deposits
Sometimes calcium gets deposited on the rotator cuff’s tendons, leading to inflammation and thus restricting the range of motion of the joint. This condition may lead to a complicated situation and requires urgent medical help from an expert. Due to this problem, the patient may experience extreme pain in the morning that gradually lessens a bit as the day progresses.
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Osteoarthritis causing inflammation of shoulder joint
When the cartilage cushions of the shoulder joint degenerate, then the bones rub with each other causing inflammation and unbearable pain. Shoulder injuries, genes, age, and occupation (like a painter, athlete, etc.) are crucial factors that can increase the risk of osteoarthritis. Hearing or feeling a grinding sound in the joint is the most common symptom of this shoulder problem.
So these were a few situations that can lead to shoulder pain and needs a help from a medical specialist. If you are looking for an experienced physiothrapist to treat shoulder pain in Gurgaon, then you may book your appointment at Impact Doctor’s Hub. This is a clinic specialized in orthopedic problems and hopefully, your shoulder pain will vanish after successful and effective treatment.
HOD, CK Birla Hospital (Physiotherapy), India’s Leading Physiotherapist
Dr Saed Varis is an eminent physiotherapist in India with vast experience in treating post-operative orthopaedic conditions like TKR, THR, ACLR, HTO, etc. He has vast experience treating conditions like PA shoulder (Frozen Shoulder), Bankart Lesion, Knee Pain, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Wrist Pain, Ankle Pain, Ligament Injuries, and many other musculoskeletal conditions.
Gurgaon’s Top Physiotherapist Dr Saed Varis, says, because of ageing, or due to a serious injury, certain individuals might start suffering from joint issues that restrict them from performing daily activities. One of the most common among them is knee osteoarthritis, which is an outcome of old age. Other knee diseases caused due to inflammation and injury are rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis, respectively. Serious knee diseases make normal activities such as walking, sitting, climbing stairs, lifting heavy objects, or standing for a prolonged duration of time very difficult. If medicines cannot show significant improvement in the knees, then the patients are suggested to go for a total knee replacement surgery (TKR).