Shoulder pain is a specific discomfort that indicates the presence of a pathological process in the bone and surrounding soft tissues. In some cases, pain is caused by diseases and injuries of the cervical spine, nerve trunks of the upper limb or distant organs. According to its characteristics, the pain varies from dull, non-intense, short-term to acute, severe, constant. Often there is a connection with movements. Diagnosis is carried out on the basis of a survey, examination data, the results of radiography, CT, ultrasound and other studies. Until the diagnosis is clarified, rest is indicated, sometimes it is possible to take analgesics.
Pain in the shoulder joint is a specific painful sensation caused by damage to the head of the shoulder, glenoid cavity of the scapula, cartilage, capsule, surrounding soft tissues and nearby anatomical formations. It can be acute or dull, constant or transient, aching, pulling, bursting, drilling, etc. Often aggravated by movement. May depend on weather and time of day. To determine the cause of pain, radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, arthroscopy, joint puncture, and laboratory tests are used. Until the diagnosis is clarified, rest, immobilization of the limb, and taking painkillers are indicated.