Pain in the right shoulder could be from several factors. If you have right shoulder pain, seek out your primary care provider for a diagnosis, and treatment options. Indications of right shoulder pain vary in relation to the exact spot where the injury or disease occurred.
Three joints and three bones make up the shoulder region: the humerus (upper arm), collarbone and scapula (shoulder blade). A group of muscles and related tendons called the rotator cuff, attach to the shoulder joint. In addition to the ligaments, tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint and bones, there are small fluid-filled sacs that give people smooth muscle movement. These sacs are called bursa.
Shoulder pain can be caused by any of these structures. Trauma, overuse, or infection can cause inflammation of the bursa or bursitis. A painful inflammation of the joints, widely known as arthritis, can be caused by osteoarthritis (depreciation). Arthritis can also be caused by a reaction from the body’s immune system that results in inflammation. Strains or sprains to the muscles and tendons around the rotator cuff are the cause of rotator cuff syndrome. A tear in the tendons can also be the cause of rotator cuff syndrome. An intense pain in the shoulder can also be caused by a break or dislocation.
Specifically to the right shoulder, there may be other reasons which are not linked to the shoulder itself could give rise pain to the right shoulder. Cited pain, or pain giving symptoms in different body region or organ, could come out as pain in the right shoulder part.An heated gallbladder or gallstones penetrating the canals could cause pain under the right shoulder blade. Liver disease or duodenal (small intestine) ulcer may also leads right shoulder pain.
If you get shoulder pain, you ought to look for assistance from a medical professional if home care remedies do not relieve the pain, if you have sustained an injury or if you have intense pain. To commence the assessment of the problem, a physical examination will be done.
The range of movement of arm and shoulder must be checked to find out if any certain position or motion causes any pain or to see if the shoulder is not able to move. The shoulder will be examined for areas of weakness, tenderness, deformity, or muscle wasting. Depending on physical exam determinations, more testing might be conducted.
A variety of diagnostic tests may be performed to assess the damage to the shoulder. X-rays can show fractures, breaks and other abnormalities of the bones in the shoulder. Imagining tests such as an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT (computerized tomography) scan allow doctors to see the soft tissues of the shoulder joint, as well as the bones. Nerve damage may be found through an electromyogram (EMG) test. Sometimes right shoulder pain is the result of referred pain. Doctors will check out other body systems as well.
After you have found the reason for your shoulder pain, you and your medical professional can discuss the appropriate treatment options. Pain that involved the shoulder itself will be addressed directly. Most often you will find that you can treat your shoulder pain with non-invasive treatment methods.
Non-surgical treatment comprises of rest from exasperating activities or use of a sling to sustain the shoulder; easy exercise or physiotherapy to improve muscle strength and flexibility; medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to alleviate inflammation and pain; or even a corticosteroid injection into the painful region to lessen inflammation.
Surgery may be required to treat some conditions that manifest themselves through shoulder pain. Arthroscopic surgery is one type of procedure that is commonly used. This type of surgery uses very small incisions and tiny instruments to diagnose problems that may not be picked up through routine testing. There are other situations, however, in which conventional open surgery may be needed to end shoulder pain.