Shoulder pain is common, there are many types of shoulder problems that are caused by injuries and sudden or long-lasting inflammation of the shoulder joint. Pain in the shoulder region can extend to the upper arm, the shoulder blade, the pectoral area, the armpit, and sometimes even the neck. Shoulder joint acts like a ball and socket, allowing the arm to move forward, backward, and to both sides, as well as twisting inward and outward, allowing the arm to rotate. The shoulder is a complex joint that has great mobility. This ability to move also increases the chances that it can be injured.
Depending on the condition, one may experience any of the following symptoms:
Should pain is very common problem these days. A number of individual risk factors are involved in shoulder pain which include: Female gender, Obesity, Older age, and co-existing medical disorders. There is a growing evidence for the role of individual psychological factors (such as distress and depression) in the development of shoulder pain. Incidence of shoulder pain increases with age but in younger people, shoulder pain is more likely to be due to an accident or injury.
Most of the shoulder pains/problems are caused by following: