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AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital

Shoulder pain (difficulty raising or rotating the arm)

Shoulder pain with restricted arm movement can make daily tasks like combing hair, reaching overhead, or dressing difficult. The shoulder joint's wide range of motion makes it vulnerable to injuries, inflammation, and degenerative changes.

Common Causes of Shoulder pain (difficulty raising or rotating the arm)

  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Rotator cuff tear or tendinitis
  • Shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
  • Labral tear

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Shoulder pain (difficulty raising or rotating the arm)

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • Sudden inability to move the shoulder after injury
  • Shoulder pain with arm weakness or numbness
  • Pain disrupting sleep every night
  • Progressive loss of movement over weeks
  • Shoulder deformity or visible swelling

Ready to address shoulder pain (difficulty raising or rotating the arm)?

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