Shoulder
Smooth shoulder movement is vital for lifting, reaching, and other day-to-day movements. Whether you're eager to get back into your favorite activities or just want to be able to lift your children or grandchildren, the Center for Regenerative Sports
& Spine Care offers conservative care for a variety of shoulder dysfunctions. Some of the more common shoulder disorders we treat for patients in and around Atlanta, GA include:
- AC joint osteolysis: Weightlifting, repetitive overhead motion, and heavy upper body strain can gradually break down the end of the collarbone near the AC joint. AC joint osteolysis often produces pain directly at the top
of the shoulder, especially during pressing movements or when reaching across the body.
- Biceps tendonitis: Pain near the front of the shoulder is a common sign of biceps tendonitis, particularly when lifting, carrying, or reaching overhead. The tendon becomes irritated through repetitive strain, shoulder instability,
or chronic overuse.
- Biceps tendon tear: A torn biceps tendon may cause sudden weakness, bruising, or a noticeable change in the contour of the upper arm. Some tears develop gradually after long-term degeneration, while others occur during forceful
lifting or sudden strain.
- Frozen shoulder: Frozen shoulder causes the shoulder capsule to tighten and stiffen over time, making even simple movements increasingly restricted. Many patients notice that pain eventually gives way to severe loss of motion
that interferes with dressing, reaching, and sleep.
- Impingement syndrome: Shoulder impingement develops when tendons or soft tissues repeatedly become pinched during arm movement. Reaching overhead, lifting objects, or lowering the arm may trigger sharp pain along the outer
shoulder.
- Pinched nerve in the shoulder: Nerves traveling through the neck and shoulder region can become compressed by surrounding muscles, inflammation, or structural changes nearby. Symptoms may include radiating pain, tingling,
weakness, or altered sensation extending into the arm or hand.
- Shoulder bursitis: The shoulder contains small fluid-filled sacs called bursae that help reduce friction during movement. Irritation within these structures can make the shoulder feel painful, swollen, or especially sensitive
during lifting and overhead activity.
- Shoulder labral tear: The labrum acts as a stabilizing ring of cartilage around the shoulder socket. Tears in this tissue may create clicking, catching, instability, or a deep sense of pain during rotation and overhead movement.
- Shoulder tendonitis: Repeated strain through the shoulder can inflame the tendons responsible for lifting and stabilizing the arm. Symptoms often build gradually and may include aching, weakness, or pain that becomes more
noticeable with repetitive motion or reaching.
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