Shoulder pain associated with tennis is common, with some studies suggesting that up to 50% of tennis players experience shoulder pain. What are the possible causes of tennis shoulder pain, and how do we manage common tennis shoulder injuries? Tennis shoulder pain: common injuries Common tennis shoulder injuries include: Rotator cuff tendonitis [...]
Shoulder pain arises from damage to local structures in the shoulder, such as joints, tendons and ligaments or referred from the neck or the abdomen. A shoulder pain map can be a useful tool to help find out the cause of your shoulder pain. Find out possible causes of shoulder pain using a shoulder [...]
The shoulder blade, or scapula, is a triangular bone in the mid-back. Causes of shoulder blade pain range from common problems such as neck strains and muscle disorders to rare, more serious causes involving the lungs or heart. So what causes scapular pain, and when do you need to see a doctor? Anatomy [...]
Shoulder pain at night, or when sleeping, can be distressing — anyone who's had it knows how disruptive it is. So what causes shoulder pain at night, and what simple remedies can ease it? Causes of shoulder pain at night Here are the more common causes of shoulder pain at night. Follow the links [...]
Shoulder clicking or popping is common but can be somewhat unsettling. The shoulder is complex, consisting of multiple muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and bursa. So, the causes of clicking or popping can be varied. So, what are the possible causes of shoulder clicking or popping, and when should you worry? Is shoulder clicking and [...]
Pain at the back of the shoulder has many causes, including rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder arthritis, and referred pain from the neck. A rare cause is quadrilateral space syndrome. So what is it, how do we diagnose it, and what do we do about it? What is the quadrilateral space? The quadrilateral space [...]
It is often difficult to identify the exact cause of sharp shoulder pain, which may result from rotator cuff tendonitis, AC degeneration, or frozen shoulder. This blog outlines the possible causes of sudden shoulder pain without injury, depending on the location. We also define the available treatment options and assess their suitability for you. [...]
A suprascapular nerve block is one of several injections used to treat chronic shoulder pain, and ultrasound makes it accurate and straightforward. So how do we perform a suprascapular nerve block under ultrasound, and how useful is it in shoulder pain? What is the suprascapular nerve? The suprascapular nerve is one of the [...]
A SLAP lesion of the shoulder is a specific type of shoulder labral tear. Generally, problematic SLAP tears occur in young people involved in throwing sports or after trauma such as a fall. So, how do we manage people with a SLAP lesion of the shoulder? What is a SLAP tear? SLAP stands for [...]
A paralabral cyst — also called a ganglion cyst — is a fluid-filled collection arising from the shoulder joint. Most cause no symptoms at all, and only matter when they press on nearby structures such as a nerve. So what is a paralabral cyst, and does it need treatment? What is a paralabral [...]
