Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain that comes on suddenly can stem from a variety of acute injuries such as rotator cuff ears, muscle strain, bursitis, tendonitis, or even referred pain from other spine conditions. or torn muscles. Common causes of acute neck pain include sports injuries, car accidents, falls, improper lifting techniques, prolonged computer use and overexertion.

Chronic shoulder pain can develop from repetitive strain injury (RSI), by engaging in the activities that cause acute pain, or by issues with the spinal discs, joints or muscle inflammation. Shoulder pain may also develop due to arthritis, a common joint condition due to prolonged wear-and-tear in the cartilage that protects the joint.