Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder Injuries Table

This table shows some of the key symptoms of the most common shoulder injuries. We strongly advise that you see a healthcare professional rather than attempt to self-diagnose.

The information pages about each condition should help to explain the injury you have and signpost how it can be appropriately managed. Remember that wear and tear (degeneration) in your shoulder is a normal part of ageing. Often, people with large amounts of wear and tear on scans have no symptoms and are fully functioning. Avoiding moving your shoulder and general physical activity will not help. It is however advisable to manage your condition using the POLICE principle under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Pain-free clicking is nothing to worry about, as it is either tight tendons and ligaments flicking over the joints, or the release of nitrogen gas bubbles from your joints (cavitation). If there are high levels of pain with the clicking, shoulder instability or deformity then seek a medical assessment.