It is worth emphasizing that failure to treat ZBB may lead to many unpleasant health consequences, such as stiffening of the affected shoulder, and even muscle atrophy (unfortunately, this is an irreversible change). Quick reaction of the patient, accurate diagnosis and initiation of treatment therapy individually selected for the patient significantly shortens the convalescence time, and allows to prevent chronic problems with the shoulder in the future.
It is worth emphasizing that failure to treat ZBB may lead to many unpleasant health consequences, such as stiffening of the affected shoulder, and even muscle atrophy (unfortunately, this is an irreversible change). Quick reaction of the patient, accurate diagnosis and initiation of treatment therapy individually selected for the patient significantly shortens the convalescence time, and allows to prevent chronic problems with the shoulder in the future.
appears at night when we are trying to fall asleep on our sick side. It also happens that it appears suddenly, e.g. after making a sudden movement, and is so sharp and strong that we keep our hand in one position all the time to avoid suffering.
The pain may be accompanied by a swelling in the shoulder area. If we ignore these two symptoms, a third joins – a significant limitation of the range of movements in the shoulder joint. Regardless of whether the pain appeared suddenly or gradually increased, we should see an orthopedist. The key issue is to establish its cause.
Painful shoulder syndrome – causes
The most common sources of ailments are:
- muscle overload,
- posture disorders,
- tendon injuries,
- bursitis,
- rheumatic diseases (RA, osteoarthritis)
- neurological diseases (inflammation of the cervical and brachial plexus).
Imaging tests help the doctor to find the cause:
- x-ray (X-ray),
- ultrasound (ultrasound),
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Shoulder muscle overload
Reasons:
It occurs during activities that require raising an arm above the shoulder line, which we do not do on a daily basis (e.g. washing windows) or carrying heavy objects. The cause of the problem may also be repetitive, steady movements, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, jerking your hand violently, too intense exercise. The result of overstraining the muscles during exercise may be their contracture – they are constantly tense, which causes pain.
Treatment:
It consists in ceasing activities that cause the worsening of symptoms, taking painkillers and muscle relaxants, and using manual therapy. It is better not to delay it, because the longer the contracture lasts, the more difficult it is to remove it, and the rehabilitation takes longer.