Moderate to severe shoulder pain can significantly affect your quality of life. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that has a wider range of motion than any other joint in your body. It is strengthened and stabilised by a group of eight muscles, with tendons attaching these to the bones. The most important…
Upper limb injuries are common among rugby players and two thirds of these affect the shoulder. Most are the result of a misjudged tackle or direct impact. So, is there anything you can do to reduce your risk of shoulder injury from playing rugby? Good technique and game sense As with any sport, it’s important…
Glenohumeral arthritis – also called shoulder arthritis or shoulder osteoarthritis – is a degenerative condition that causes worsening pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. What causes glenohumeral osteoarthritis? The condition is linked to ageing, as wear and tear of the shoulder joint over time can cause the cartilage lining the joint to become thin…
Calcific tendinitis is a relatively rare condition caused by a build-up of calcium deposits in your tendons. It can occur anywhere in the body, but the shoulder joint is most commonly affected and, in some cases, the condition results in severe pain. Women between the ages of 40 and 60 are most often affected by…
A clicking or cracking sound when you move your shoulder or feeling a popping or grinding sensation in the joint at the top of your arm (crepitus) can have a number different causes. Some of these may be nothing to worry about but others might be a sign of some kind of underlying health condition…
If you have been diagnosed with shoulder impingement you are probably experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms including pain moving from your shoulder down as far as your wrist when you lift your arm or reach in front of you, difficulties sleeping due to pain or achiness in the affected areas, problems reaching behind your back and…
Shoulder arthritis of the main ball and socket joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, results in pain and stiffness in the shoulder. This pain is provoked by a loss of cartilage which normally allows the bones to move smoothly over one another and prevents rubbing.
If you are due to undergo orthopaedic surgery on your shoulder or elbow, your surgeon may suggest an arthroscopic procedure. But what is arthroscopy and how will you benefit as a patient? Here are some of the things you need to know…
Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common. Nearly three quarters (roughly 70%) of all visits to the doctor by UK patient with shoulder pain are due to rotator cuff problems. Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons around your shoulder joint. Their role is to stabilise the shoulder and keep the ball at…
