What Is A Shoulder Sprain?
A shoulder sprain is a tear or stretching of any of the shoulder ligaments which support the shoulder joint. Symptoms Symptoms vary depending on how
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Shoulder pain with overhead movements
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome is sometimes called swimmer’s shoulder, or thrower’s shoulder. It is caused by the tendons of the rotator cuff becoming trapped as they
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
A Glenoid labrum tear is a tear of a fibrous ring of tissue in the shoulder joint. It is often caused by repetitive movements such
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Subacromial Bursitis
Subacromial bursitis has similar symptoms to Supraspinatus tendinitis. In particular, shoulder pain over a 60-degree arc as you lift your arm out sideways. Symptoms Symptoms
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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis (Tendinopathy)
Rotator cuff tendonitis (tendinopathy) is an overuse injury that causes gradual shoulder pain. It commonly develops due to repeated overhead activity or wear and tear
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Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis is the medical term for a frozen shoulder. It causes pain and restricted movement in the shoulder joint. A Frozen shoulder passes through
Long Head of Biceps Rupture
A rupture or tear to the long head of the biceps causes pain at the front of the shoulder. It is more common in older
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Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder pain, particularly in athletes involved in throwing or overhead sports. Injuries range from mild strains
AC Joint Separation/Sprain
An AC joint separation, or AC joint sprain, is an injury to the ligaments which hold the acromioclavicular joint together at the top of the
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Supraspinatus Tear
The supraspinatus muscle runs along the top of the scapula (shoulder blade) and inserts at the top of the arm on the humerus bone. It
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Pec Major Tendon Inflammation
The Pectoralis Major tendon is weakest where it inserts into the arm or humerus bone. Common sports that can inflame the tendon include racket sports,
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Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder tendonitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of one of the tendons in the shoulder joint, usually a rotator cuff tendon. Shoulder tendinopathy
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