{"id":1358,"date":"2025-08-06T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/musculoskeletal\/?page_id=1358"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:03:35","slug":"common-shoulder-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/musculoskeletal\/common-shoulder-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Common shoulder conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Common Shoulder Conditions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Non traumatic shoulder pain (not associated with an obvious injury) is common and often has no obvious cause. Lots of factors can contribute to pain, including physical and emotional health, lifestyle factors, certain medical conditions, genetics and stress. Sometimes, there may be specific causes, presented below. This list is not exhaustive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the most common type of shoulder pain. It can be caused by minor strains, lifestyle factors and certain medical conditions that affect the soft tissues in the body. It is also known as subacromial pain syndrome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises: British Elbow & Shoulder Society<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Calcific Tendinopathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes calcium can build up in the rotator cuff tendons, causing rotator cuff related shoulder pain and restricted movement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: Calcific Tendinopathy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises: Shoulder muscle and joint exercises<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Frozen Shoulder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: Frozen Shoulder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises: British Elbow & Shoulder Society <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit NHS inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 3 distinct problems that can cause pain in the little joint that connects your collarbone to the roof of your shoulder. Click on the links for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACJ Arthritis <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACJ Osteolysis <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACJ Injury <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Shoulder Arthritis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This describes pain and stiffness that can occur as part of the natural aging process, though not everyone with age related changes will experience pain. Genetics, lifestyle factors and certain medical conditions can increase the risk of painful arthritis.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shoulder & Elbow Arthritis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jigsaw-E Arthritis leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Non traumatic Shoulder Instability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This describes the sensation of a wobbly unstable shoulder that may feel like it comes out of place, in the absence of trauma or injury.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Atraumatic Instability <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The advice on this page does not replace a medical opinion.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discuss your needs with a health professional if you have any concerns. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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