What Are 5 Shoulder Symptoms You Should Not Ignore? JOI has the answer for you in this article. You like to work out and stay active, but sometimes shoulder pain gets in the way. How are you supposed to know when it is time to see a doctor? There are 5 shoulder symptoms that the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute has identified that you should not ignore.
The quick answer is if you are experiencing any of the following 5 symptoms, you should have an orthopedic consultation:
There just is no reason to live with shoulder pain and the 5 shoulder symptoms you should not ignore. Our facilities are safe and we provide the highest level or orthopaedic excellence.
The key to the treatment of shoulder injuries is early intervention. Oftentimes, patients wait too long to get evaluated for their condition and the injury progresses quickly. 
5 shoulder symptoms you should not ignore
That's why its important to understand the 5 shoulder symptoms you should not ignore. If caught early enough, shoulder pain may be treated with physical therapy, pain management, and exercise.
The experts at the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI) specialize in all of types of shoulder conditions and can help you get on the road to recovery. We have orthopedic physicians who specialize in shoulder diagnosis and treatment at all seven of our clinical locations. Our physicians have years of experience and the latest diagnostic technology to diagnose the condition causing your shoulder pain. Once the condition is identified, your physician will develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Treatments can include physical or occupational therapy, home exercise programs, postural awareness, injections and pain management, medications, laser treatment, acupuncture and surgical intervention.
What is unique about JOI is our team approach to treating your shoulder pain. Our physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and massage therapists all work together to provide you with the best care possible. JOI has shoulder specific treatment protocols for shoulder conditions to provide the best outcomes. Conservative treatments may include decreasing pain and inflammation, strengthening the surrounding muscles, increasing shoulder range of motion and improving overall function. It may also include the use of a treatment laser or the Graston Technique. Your outcome and patient satisfaction is very important to us.
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is a very unique joint and is one of the most frequently injured joints of the body. A contributing factor to this is the fact that the shoulder has three planes of motion to provide a high level of function. This degree of mobility creates a larger potential for injury.
The main joint of the shoulder is the ball and socket joint called the glenohumeral joint. The ball is the head of the humerus which sits in the socket or the glenoid. The shoulder cartilage, known as the glenoid labrum, assists in keeping the humerus within the glenoid. The musculature and the ligaments of the shoulder provide motion and stability to the joint.
The rotator cuff muscles are the main group of muscles in the shoulder joint. These four muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and the teres minor. The rotator cuff can be vulnerable to overuse and strains due to their dynamic actions. Other joints within the shoulder are the sternoclavicular, the acromioclavicular and the scapulothoracic joints. Any injuries or conditions to the musculature or ligaments of the entire shoulder complex can dramatically affect the function of the shoulder. To learn more about the shoulder, please watch this video of the Shoulder Anatomy.
Anatomy of the Shoulder Labeled
The 5 shoulder symptoms can have possible indications for various shoulder pathology or other serious medical conditions. There are many shoulder pathologies which can be identified from the 5 symptoms:
5 Shoulder Symptoms You Should Not Ignore
Shoulder pain could indicate other serious medical conditions, so it is important to get advice from a skilled physician. Shoulder treatment in a full continuum of care for the shoulder joint is very important. This involves preparing our patients for a full return to their prior level of activities. For our athletes, our trained professionals will use protocols for a safe return to their sport. Our clinicians also use the Dartfish video analysis program to correct any bio-mechanical errors which might have contributed to the original injury. For our other patients, our clinicians will develop a program to gradually return them to normal activities.
Shoulder Exercises For Range of Motion
To learn why shoulder pain can't wait, please watch this VIDEO. Please read this article to find out what the 5 Worst Shoulder Exercises Are.
If you have any of the above 5 shoulder symptoms you should not ignore, early medical intervention can make a big difference in your recovery. Whether you have pain in the shoulder, pain on the shoulder, or pain in both shoulders, the Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute, the Official Sports Medicine Providers for the Jaguars, will provide the highest level of expertise to help you return to your normal, active lifestyle. If you are living with shoulder pain, we can help!
To schedule an appointment for physical therapy at one of the 12 JOI Rehab Centers, please call 904-858-7045. JOI Rehab Physical and Occupational Therapists work directly with the JOI Orthopedic Shoulder Specialists to provide the best outcomes possible for your shoulder. Go Where The Pro's Go!
Also if you have recently had a shoulder surgery watch our video on How to Properly Put on an UltraSling 4 or Dressing the Upper Body After an Injury or Surgery
JOI Physicians continue to offer online new patient appointments. This is an easy option to make it more convenient to make new patient appointments. Follow the link below to select your JOI MD and schedule online. New: You can now make follow-up and cancel physician appointments through the JOI Patient Portal.
You can still Call 904-JOI-2000 to schedule a new patient appointment with a JOI Physician.
By: Tim Wall, MS, ATC in Collaboration with the JOI Shoulder Orthopaedic Physicians.
