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Shoulder Problems

Frozen shoulder, impingement and rotator cuff problems can make lifting, reaching and sleeping painful. Most get better with exercise, physiotherapy and the right treatment.

Pain lifting the arm
Stiff shoulder
Night pain
Weak arm
Quick facts
Affected area
Shoulder joint
Main sign
Pain lifting the arm
First treatment
Physiotherapy
If needed
Injection or repair
Overview

Why do shoulders hurt?

The shoulder moves more than any other joint in the body, which also makes it easy to strain.

The most common causes are frozen shoulder, impingement and rotator cuff tears. Each is explained below.

Common signs

See a doctor soon if:

Most shoulder pain can be managed in clinic, but these signs need checking sooner.

Treatment

How shoulder problems are treated

Without Surgery

Where most treatment begins.

When Surgery is Considered

Often done as keyhole surgery.

Common Causes

The three most common problems

1

Frozen shoulder

The joint becomes stiff and tight. It is more common in people with diabetes.

2

Impingement

The tendons get pinched when you raise your arm.
3

Rotator cuff tear

A tear in the shoulder tendons, from wear or an injury.

Your Plan

Getting your shoulder better

A typical plan for shoulder pain treated without surgery.

WEEKS 1–4 · EASE THE PAIN
MONTHS 1–3 · BRING BACK MOVEMENT
MONTH 3 ONWARDS · FULL RECOVERY
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

Take the first step

Shoulder pain stopping you lifting or sleeping?
Get it properly checked.

Bring your X-rays or reports. Consultation: Rs. 2,500 at Bajwa Hospital and Rs. 2000 at Chughtai Medical Center, Shalimar Link Road, Lahore.

This page is general guidance, not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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