SHOULDER INJURIES
LATERAL
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I have calculated that there are 8 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
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shoulder
impingement​
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Impingement in the shoulder is due to the narrowing of the space between the acromion (bony structure in the front of shoulder) and the humerus (bone of the upper arm), where the rotator cuff tendons pass through.
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If you believe you have a shoulder impingement and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
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Visit the Self-Help Shop to start your recovery today!
Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
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Common in...
(Click image for examples)
If you get...
TENDERNESS
Tender to touch your shoulder
LOCATION OF PAIN
Radiating pain from your shoulder
NIGHT PAIN
Pain when laying on the affected side
REDUCED RANGE OF MOTION
In your shoulder
NEURAL SYMPTOMS
Numbness into your arm/ hand
CREPITUS
Crunching/ cracking on movement
LOSS OF FUNCTION
Stiffness and difficulty reaching behind your body
WEAKNESS
Loss of strength in your shoulder
POPPING
Popping in your shoulder
SWELLING
In your shoulder
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.