Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. It is a ball and socket joint made up of 3 bones held in place by muscles, tendons and ligaments. These three bones are:

  1. Upper Arm (Humerus)
  2. Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
  3. Collarbone (Clavicle)

Because of its extreme mobility, the shoulder is highly prone to injury. Some causes of shoulder pain include:

  • Arthritis - inflammation to the shoulder joint.
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) - when the shoulder is stiff, painful and has limited motion in all directions.
  • Shoulder Dislocation / Instability - when the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped shoulder socket (glenoid). A partial dislocation (sublaxation) occurs when the upper arm is partially out of the socket. Both conditions cause pain and shoulder unsteadiness.
  • Shoulder (A-C Separation) - stretching or tearing of the ligaments connecting the collarbone and shoulder blade.
  • Shoulder Fractures - broken bone in the shoulder.
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Tear - inflammation (tendinitis) of one or more rotator cuff tendons or a tear that is typically caused by repetitive overhead motions.
  • Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Tear - injury to the labrum of the shoulder (ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint).
  • Shoulder Impingement - rotator cuff tendons or bursa are trapped and compressed during shoulder movements.
  • Bursitis - inflammation of one or more bursae.
  • Tendinitis - inflammation or irritation in the cord-like structure (tendon) attaching muscle to bone.
  • Cervical Radiculopathy - pinched nerve in the neck.
  • Whiplash - injury to ligaments and muscles in the neck.
  • Herniated Disc / Slipped Disc / Ruptured Disc - the outer perimeter of the disc (annulus) in the spine is cracked or torn and part or all of the soft gelatinous part of the center core (nucleus pulposus) ruptures out.

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  • After dislocating my shoulder, I was looking for a good physiotherapist. I went with Complete Care and could not be happier. Ishani, Geeta, and Sweta are marvelous. They are knowledgeable, effective, and kind. I cannot thank them enough. But I must give a special thank you to Dhwani, who is not only knowledgeable but extremely friendly and efficient at doing her job well. This team is incredible - I cannot recommend them enough!

    – Patricia P.
  • I would like to express my sincere thanks to Ishani Sanghavi (Physiotherapist) and Dhwani Mevoda (PTA) for the excellent treatment I received under your care. My chronic shoulder pain/Frozen Shoulder has been relieved. I can not ask more. In a short period of time I feel like normal now. Thanks also for making the therapy session as bearable as possible for the long lasting recovery. I would highly recommend your treatment to anyone who has chronic pain issues.

    – Aar Cee
  • I hurt my shoulder while exercising at gym. Anand is very professional and knowledgeable. Now I am able to do the activities well and without much difficulty. The staff are so friendly and helpful!

    – Erin B.
  • I was in constant pain because of a frozen shoulder. I couldn’t sleep properly, let alone, lift my arm up past my waist to perform the simplest tasks. I was frustrated. I met Dr. Ivan Kirov and everything changed. I followed his instructions and did all the exercises he assigned, which was key. Today I am pain free (no medication at all) and am able to reach for the stars with my unfrozen shoulder. Thank you Dr. Ivan Kirov.

    – Palma S.
  • I suffered from shoulder pain for 2 years after an injury at the gym that just wouldn't seem to heal. After a few months of physiotherapy at Complete Care Physiotherapy and following the provided instructions my shoulder has recovered 100% and I'm able to get back to the gym and lift heavy just like I could before. I couldn't be happier with the results.

    – Robert S.

Shoulder pain due to cervical radiculopathy, whiplash and herniated discs is actually referred pain from the neck. Shoulder pain can also result from gallbladder disease (referred pain to the right shoulder) or even a heart attack (referred pain typically to the left shoulder).

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