What causes arm and shoulder pain?


Shoulder problems vary widely and can include; dislocation, separation, rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, fracture, and arthritis.

In many cases, arm and shoulder pain actually originates from a problem in your neck, biceps or upper spine. Arm pain, particularly pain that radiates into your left arm, can even be a sign of a heart attack.

Seek emergency treatment if you have:

  • Severe pain and swelling in your arm

Come and see us if you have:

  • Arm pain that doesn’t improve after home care
  • Increasing redness, swelling or pain in the injured area

How is the cause of shoulder pain diagnosed?

We will request your medical history and do a physical examination. Imaging tests, such as an X-ray or MRI, can produce detailed pictures of your arm and shoulder to help with the diagnosis.

Questions to determine the cause of pain may include:

  • Is the pain in one shoulder or both?
  • Did this pain begin suddenly? If so, what were you doing?
  • Does the pain move to other areas of your body?
  • Can you pinpoint the area of pain?
  • Does it hurt when you’re not moving?
  • Does it hurt more when you move in certain ways?
  • Is it a sharp pain or a dull ache?
  • Has the area of pain been red, hot, or swollen?
  • Does the pain keep you awake at night?
  • What makes it worse and what makes it better?
  • Have you had to limit your activities because of your arm and/or shoulder pain?

At Regenerativ Medicina, we will use contemporary techniques to diagnose and treat your pain.

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