Shoulder Pain Conditions

Shoulder pain may arise from the shoulder joint itself or from any of the many surrounding muscles, ligaments or tendons. Shoulder pain that comes from the joint usually worsens with activities or movement of your arm or shoulder.

Various diseases and conditions affecting structures in your chest or abdomen, such as heart disease or gallbladder disease, also can cause shoulder pain. Shoulder pain that arises from another structure is called referred pain. Referred shoulder pain usually doesn't worsen when you move your shoulder.

Shoulder pain surgery should not be taken lightly. And a shoulder specialist is best to consult when considering shoulder pain. It is important to differentiate between shoulder and neck pain, which can often present in the same fashion as pain in the neck radiates to the shoulder, or vice versa.

And it’s important to get an effective diagnosis before considering surgery.