What Causes Shoulder Pain? Common Shoulder Pain Generators Explained
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, but “shoulder pain” is not a diagnosis. The shoulder is a complex area with several joints, tendons, muscles, bursae, and nerves, and pain can come from any of them. The most common pain generators include the rotator cuff, bursa, AC joint, biceps tendon, labrum, frozen shoulder, and even the neck. A very common cause is rotator cuff pain. The rotator cuff helps stabilize and move the shoulder. When those ten
Neck Pain or Shoulder Pain? How to Tell the Difference
If you have pain around your neck, shoulder blade, or upper arm, it can be hard to tell where the problem is actually coming from. That confusion is common. In many cases, what feels like shoulder pain may really be coming from the neck. A pinched nerve in the cervical spine can send pain into the shoulder, down the arm, and even into the hand. One important clue is where the pain travels. Shoulder problems often cause pain in the outside or front of the shoulder and may be w
SI Joint Pain vs Low Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference
The SI joints connect the pelvis to the lower spine and help transfer weight between the upper body and legs. Dysfunction or inflammation in this area can create pain patterns that closely mimic disc or spinal problems, making accurate diagnosis a real challenge. Common SI Joint Pain Symptoms SI joint dysfunction can present in a variety of ways. Common symptoms include: • Pain near the beltline • Buttock pain • One-sided low back pain • Pain when rolling