Shoulder pain can reduce daily activities, sleep quality and work ability.

Chronic shoulder pain may lower quality of life and lead to disability in severe cases.

People with chronic shoulder pain may experience higher levels of psychological distress (e.g., depression and anxiety) due to the ongoing toll of their condition.

Shoulder pain is a common problem that arises from a variety of conditions, including tendon inflammation, instability, arthritis and fractures. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but its range-of-motion renders it more susceptible to issues. The shoulder is composed of muscles, tendons and ligaments, which are vulnerable to injury and over/underuse. Risk factors for shoulder pain include aging, obesity, diabetes, stress, heavy lifting, work activities that involve repetitive movements and exposure to vibrations (e.g., machine tools).

Shoulder pain is a common problem that arises from a variety of conditions, including tendon inflammation, instability, arthritis and fractures. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but its range-of-motion renders it more susceptible to issues. The shoulder is composed of muscles, tendons and ligaments, which are vulnerable to injury and over/underuse. Risk factors for shoulder pain include aging, obesity, diabetes, stress, heavy lifting, work activities that involve repetitive movements and exposure to vibrations (e.g., machine tools).

In most cases, shoulder pain will resolve in a relatively short period of time, but sometimes shoulder pain may be long-term and require specialist intervention. If the shoulder issues that cannot be managed with conservative treatment, you may be a candidate for steroid injections or surgery. Experiencing shoulder pain with breathing difficulties and/or chest tightness may be a symptom of a heart attack and requires emergency medical assistance. If you have experienced an injury resulting in the appearance of joint deformation, inability to move your arm away from your body, extreme pain and swelling, then you should seek urgent medical attention.