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 bad your injury is. They range from mild to very …
Pain at the front of the shoulder
The following injuries may have the symptom of pain at the front of the shoulder.
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 pass through the shoulder joint. Impingement syndrome symptoms Symptoms of …
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 as overhead throwing, causing general pain and weakness. Here we …
Deltoid Pain
Deltoid pain relates to the large deltoid muscle on the top & outside of the shoulder. Although not a common injury, an injured deltoid can result in pain at the front, side or back of …
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 of subacromial bursitis can be similar to those of supraspinatus …
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 athletes. Symptoms Sudden sharp pain at the front of the …
Broken Collar Bone (Clavicle Fracture)
A clavicle fracture is a fracture of the clavicle bone at the front of the shoulder. It is also known as a broken collarbone. It is usually caused by a fall onto the shoulder, or …
Pectoralis Major Strain
A Pectoralis major strain is a tear of the large powerful muscle at the front of the chest. The muscle rotates the arm inwards and is the main muscle for the bench press exercise. Symptoms …
Biceps Tendonitis At The Shoulder
Biceps tendonitis is inflammation of the long head of the biceps muscle, causing pain at the front of the shoulder. It is not a particularly common injury, but excessive weight training or overuse is a …
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, rowing, swimming, and weight training. The pain when performing these …