SHOULDER
PAIN AND STIFFNESS / ROTATOR
CUFF TENDONITIS
The shoulder is a very mobile joint due to the number of ways
in which we need to move our arms. There are a group of four muscles
called the 'rotator cuff' which contribute to the shoulder staying
in the correct alignment throughout these movements. If there
are any changes, no matter how small, within the shoulder joint,
such as inflammation, swelling, muscle spasm, or muscle weakness
then this shoulder alignment will be altered.
This in turn causes pain in the shoulder, and aching into the
upper arm. The pain can be constant or intermittent and related
to certain movements only. If you stop doing these painful movements
or your body compensates in some way to avoid pain your shoulder
joint will begin to stiffen up. Physiotherapy will assess why
this alignment has been altered and give appropriate advice, treatment
and exercise to resolve the problem.
Common Symptoms:
- Difficulty reaching up in front or behind you
- Difficulty dressing
- Pain sleeping on your shoulder at night
- Pain or stiffness during or after sporting activity
- Pain carrying shopping
- Pain driving
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