Shoulder Pain

Find out what’s causing your shoulder pain and how to fix it.

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Types of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can come from muscles, tendons, joints, or cartilage. Whether it’s sharp with movement or a constant ache, the way your pain behaves helps identify the cause and the right treatment.

  • Pain when lifting the arm
  • Shoulder pain at rest or at night
  • Sharp or sudden shoulder pain
  • Stiff or frozen shoulder
  • Shoulder pain with weakness
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Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain

  • Reduce inflammation and relieve joint pain with shoulder steroid injections.
  • Restore strength and mobility with targeted physical therapy.
  • Relieve muscle tension and tight knots with trigger point injections.
  • Improve joint movement and reduce stiffness with manual therapy and guided exercises.
  • Treat more severe structural damage with minimally invasive procedures or surgical referral when needed.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Damage or inflammation of shoulder tendons causing pain with lifting or overhead movement.

Tendonitis

Overuse leads to inflammation of shoulder tendons, causing pain with movement.

Osteoarthritis

Cartilage breakdown in the shoulder joint leading to stiffness, pain, and reduced motion.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome


Tight muscle knots create deep, aching pain and restricted movement.

Cervical Radiculopathy

A pinched nerve in the neck causes pain that radiates into the shoulder and arm.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Chronic nerve condition causing severe, persistent shoulder or arm pain.

Neuropathic Pain

Nerve-related pain described as burning, tingling, or shooting sensations.

Fibromyalgia

Widespread pain condition that can include chronic shoulder discomfort.

When to Seek Treatment

  • Pain lasting more than a few weeks
  • Difficulty lifting or moving the arm
  • Weakness or loss of function
  • Pain that interferes with sleep or daily activity