Parsonage-Turner syndrome — also called brachial neuritis, brachial neuralgia or neuralgic amyotrophy — is a neurological disorder that causes severe pain followed by lasting damage to the nerves and muscles. It usually affects the nerves of the brachial plexus in the shoulder, though any nerve can be involved. We think the immune system triggers [...]
The collarbone, also known as the clavicle, connects the shoulder with the chest wall (sternum). Collarbone pain can follow an injury, such as a fall, or develop gradually. So what causes clavicle pain, and how do we treat it? Causes of collarbone pain The most common cause of collarbone pain is an acute injury [...]
Frozen shoulder is a widespread problem that causes shoulder pain and stiffness. Generally, it is more common in women between 40 and 60. This blog outlines the most commonly asked questions, including the best frozen shoulder treatments. What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition affecting the [...]
Weightlifter's shoulder, also known as distal clavicular osteolysis, is pain arising from the end of the collarbone. The bone swells and breaks down, causing pain near the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. It's often confused with other shoulder problems in weightlifters, such as AC joint degeneration or shoulder bursitis. So how do we diagnose and treat [...]
A torn pec muscle is a relatively common injury in bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts. We also see torn chest muscles in contact sports such as rugby or after a fall while skiing. Finding the location of the pec tear is essential to treating the injury well. So what is a torn pec muscle, and [...]
Shoulder pain may be due to many causes, such as rotator cuff tendinosis, shoulder joint arthritis, and frozen shoulder. However, in some less common cases, shoulder pain is caused by the long head of the biceps tendon pain. So, can a long head of biceps tendonitis cause shoulder pain? How do we separate the [...]
Rotator cuff tendon problems are the most common cause of shoulder pain. Problems with the rotator cuff tendons include tendonitis, calcification, and tears. Generally, treatment is exercise-based. Sometimes, however, we use a subdeltoid bursa injection to help with exercise. When should we use a bursa injection? What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff [...]
An AC joint injection is used to treat problems such as AC joint arthritis. So when is an AC joint injection effective, how do we do it, and what do we use — and are there alternatives to cortisone for AC joint pain? What is the acromioclavicular joint? The acromioclavicular (AC) joint sits [...]
Frozen shoulder hydrodilatation injections treat the pain and stiffness of adhesive capsulitis. The procedure combines a frozen shoulder cortisone injection with a high volume of fluid. This fluid stretches the tight joint capsule and speeds up recovery. Dr Masci performs this injection under ultrasound guidance as a one-stop appointment in London. So what does [...]
Shoulder pain affects up to a third of the population. One frustrating cause is calcific tendonitis of the shoulder — calcium deposits that irritate the rotator cuff tendons and produce severe pain, sometimes for months. So what should you do about shoulder calcification? And which treatments actually work? This guide covers the causes, symptoms, [...]
