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 …
Shoulder swelling
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 …
Dislocated Shoulder
A dislocated shoulder occurs when the humerus bone displaces forwards out of the joint. If you suspect a dislocated shoulder, seek immediate medical attention. DO NOT attempt to put the joint back into place. Dislocated …
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 …
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff strain is a tear to any of the four rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. It is common in throwing and racket sports. A torn rotator cuff can range from mild to …
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 shoulder. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment for …
Posterior Shoulder Dislocation
A posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus moves backwards out of the socket. This is a relatively rare injury as most shoulder dislocations are anterior. Car accidents, contact sports, or falling …
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 …