Common Shoulder Injuries

There are several common shoulder injuries that people may experience:

Rotator cuff tear: The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint and help stabilise and move the shoulder. A rotator cuff tear is a tear in one or more of these muscles or tendons, which can result from repetitive overhead motions or traumatic injury.

Treatments for Common Shoulder Injuries vary depending on the type and severity of the problem. For example, shoulder impingement syndrome occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become compressed or pinched between the bones of the shoulder, causing pain and weakness when lifting the arm or performing other shoulder movements. Management may include rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or in some cases, surgical intervention.

Frozen shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, often resulting in limited range of motion. It can be caused by injury, surgery, or certain medical conditions.

Bursitis: The shoulder joint has a fluid-filled sac called a bursa that helps cushion and reduce friction between the bones and tendons. Bursitis is inflammation of this sac, which can cause pain and swelling in the shoulder joint.

Labral tear: The labarum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint, helping to keep the arm bone in place. A labral tear is a tear in this cartilage, which can cause pain and instability in the shoulder joint. It can be caused by trauma or repetitive overhead motions.

AC joint injury: The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the joint where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade. An AC joint injury occurs when there is a separation or dislocation of these two bones. It can cause pain, swelling, and tenderness in the shoulder.