{"id":3465,"date":"2025-08-03T17:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T17:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/shoulder-pain\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T09:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T09:39:08","slug":"shoulder-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/en\/shoulder-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It allows a wide range of motion thanks to its unique structure: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Glenohumeral joint<\/strong>: between the head of the humerus (arm bone) and the glenoid cavity of the scapula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotator cuff muscles<\/strong>: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor, which stabilize and move the shoulder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tendons, ligaments, and bursae<\/strong>: structures that help protect and facilitate movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innervation<\/strong>: the suprascapular nerve (70% of sensitivity) and other brachial plexus nerves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Does it Hurt?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>There can be multiple causes of shoulder pain:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tendinitis and bursitis<\/strong>: inflammation of tendons or synovial bursae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osteoarthritis<\/strong>: age-related joint wear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotator cuff injuries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instability or dislocation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Referred pain<\/strong> (from other structures such as the neck or chest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neurological<\/strong> or postural conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dreamstime_m_81704000-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dreamstime_m_81704000-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dreamstime_m_81704000-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dreamstime_m_81704000-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dreamstime_m_81704000-1536x724.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dreamstime_m_81704000-2048x966.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How is the diagnosis made?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The diagnosis is based on:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinical examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultrasound, X-ray, or magnetic resonance imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic tests such as suprascapular nerve block (considered positive if it reduces pain by at least 50%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Available Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conservative Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical therapy and exercises<\/strong> to improve strength and mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/en\/transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1851\">TENS<\/a> (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)<\/strong>: small electrical impulses that help reduce pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TENS-spalla-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TENS-spalla-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TENS-spalla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TENS-spalla-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TENS-spalla-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TENS-spalla-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medications<\/strong>: anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Regular movement, within the limits of your pain, is essential. Alternating activity and rest, getting good sleep, and using relaxation techniques (such as yoga or meditation) can reduce symptoms. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interventional Treatments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joint injections<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/en\/suprascapular-nerve-diagnostic-block\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2548\">Suprascapular nerve blocks<\/a><\/strong> under ultrasound guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/staging\/en\/?p=3468\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2544\">Pulsed Radiofrequency<\/a> (PRF)<\/strong> under ultrasound guidance: minimally invasive technique to modulate pain. According to a study in the <em>Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology (2021)<\/em>, PRF of the suprascapular nerve led to: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain reduction for up to 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High patient satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It allows a wide range of motion thanks to its unique structure: Why Does it Hurt? There can be multiple causes of shoulder pain: How is the diagnosis made? 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