Shoulder
Shoulder Pain in Montgomery County, OH
Shoulder pain can make even simple movements—like reaching overhead, lifting, or sleeping comfortably—difficult. Whether caused by injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions, shoulder issues can significantly impact daily function. At Orthopedic Associates, our specialists treat a wide range of shoulder conditions, focusing on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and helping patients return to their normal activities.
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body, requiring a balance of strength, stability, and mobility. Because of this, accurate diagnosis is key. Our specialists take a detailed approach to identifying the source of your pain—whether it involves the rotator cuff, labrum, joint surfaces, or surrounding structures—so treatment is targeted, effective, and aligned with how you use your shoulder every day.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Bursitis
This is a common cause of discomfort from inflamed tissue meant to protect your rotator cuff from the bones in your shoulder. Usually bursitis results in a soreness that keeps you up at night and becomes increasingly common as we age. - Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
This is a very common problem in shoulders identified by having pain when reaching up or behind. You may also feel weakness when using your arm. Repetitive activity and maturity will lead to this inflammation of the tendons themselves. - Rotator Cuff Tears
If you have pain and a significant weakness trying to raise your arm, you may have a rotator cuff tear. Once the tendons fail and tear away from the bone, you lose your ability to lift the arm well. This can be from an injury or develop over time from tendonitis. - Laberal Tears
Usually this is caused by an injury that dislocates or strains your shoulder. You will notice a deep pain in the socket and you may have a sharp pain deep in the shoulder while performing certain motions. - Instability
If you are suffering from shoulder instability, your shoulder feels like it may pop out in certain positions such as sleeping or dressing. This usually develops after a history of a dislocation of the shoulder from sports or other injury. - Impingement
Often caused from structures normally in your shoulder rubbing against the tendons and irritating them, impingement is identified from pain when reaching overhead or behind. Impingement can result from arthritis in the AC joint, inflamed ligaments, or a “bone spur.” Usually a repetitive activity, lack of good range of motion, and weakness in the shoulder is the cause. - Frozen Shoulder
While not always painful, your shoulder will feel stiff, hence the name. Often there is no injury or obvious cause. This often occurs in middle-aged women without warning. - Arthritis
Although arthritis in shoulders is not as common as in other joints, the shoulder joint will wear out over time. The cartilage wears down and bones rub together. You may feel pain with occasional catching and/or grinding.
Orthopedic Associates surgeons treat all shoulder conditions
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
- Burners and Stingers
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
- Common Shoulder Injuries
- Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injures and Tears
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
- Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
- Shoulder Separation
- Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations)
Osteoporosis Information
If you’ve recently experience a break or over the age of 55, contact our Osteoporosis Clinic to be screened for bone loss to help prevent future breaks
