4 Signs your Shoulder Pain requires Urgent Medical Attention

Shoulder pain can happen for so many different reasons, it is important to know the difference between something that would go away by itself or something serious that requires medical attention.

Let us understand when your shoulder pain requires an urgent trip to the doctor.

1. If your shoulder seems popped or out of place, especially after an injury or accident, this requires immediate medical attention. Out of place shoulder could indicate ligament tears that would threaten shoulder stability.

2. A popping or clicking sensation may be a sign of a labral tear, which may require surgery to fix.

3. If you are not able to lift your arm pain free, it is time to see a doctor. It could indicate a rotator cuff injury which often requires surgery.

4. If your shoulder pain is not due to a trauma but due to overuse or aging, it is important to note any changes in the severity of pain and range of motion. Increasingly worsening pain could be an indication of arthritis. Getting timely medical help for early diagnosis and treatment of arthritis can delay its progression.

If you simply not sure, seek professional medical advice anyway. Seemingly harmless discomfort and pain may worsen and turn chronic, if left untreated. So, it is best to see an experienced orthopedic surgeon right away.

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