Shoulder
The shoulder has a wide and versatile range of motion. When something goes wrong with your shoulder it hampers your ability to move freely and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort.The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that has three main bones the humerus (long arm bone) the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (also known as the shoulder blade). These bones are cushioned by a layer of cartilage. There are two main joints. The acromioclavicular joint is between the highest part of the scapula and the clavicle. The glenohumeral joint is made up of the top ball-shaped part of the humerus bone and the outer edge of the scapula. This joint is also known as the shoulder joint.
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. It moves the shoulder forward and backward. It also allows the arm to move in a circular motion and to move up and away from the body. Shoulders get their range of motion from the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is made up of four tendons. Tendons are the tissues that connect muscles to bone. It may be painful or difficult to lift your arm over your head if the tendons or bones around the rotator cuff are damaged or swollen.
What are the treatment options for shoulder pain?
There are several different types of shoulder replacement.
Treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the shoulder pain. Some treatment options include physical or occupational therapy a sling or shoulder immobilizer or surgery. Your doctor may also prescribe medication such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) or corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that your doctor may inject into your shoulder or give by mouth.
If you’ve had surgery on your shoulder, follow after-care instructions carefully. Some minor shoulder pain can be treated at home. Icing the shoulder for 15 to 20 minutes three or four times a day for several days can help reduce pain. Use an ice bag or wrap ice in a towel because putting ice directly on your skin can cause frostbite and burn the skin.
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