Patient Guide: Understanding and Managing Shoulder Pain at Night

Patient Guide: Understanding and Managing Shoulder Pain at Night

Experiencing shoulder pain at night can be a sign of a number of different shoulder conditions ranging from mild through to severe. Not only is dealing with shoulder pain at night uncomfortable, it can also rob you of sleep, which has negative flow on effects to your overall health and wellbeing. This guide is designed […]

Understanding Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears

Understanding Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears

Unlike other shoulder injuries that occur due to age-related wear and tear, shoulder dislocations are most common in young people. While most people go through their life without ever experiencing a shoulder dislocation, others will endure repeat dislocations over many years. In fact, once a person experiences their first shoulder dislocation, the chances of it […]

Understanding and Managing Deltoid Muscle Pain

Deltoid muscle pain

The deltoid muscle is a large triangular muscle located on the outside of the shoulder. It consists of three parts: the anterior deltoid, the lateral deltoid, and the posterior deltoid. It is responsible for key shoulder movements, including lifting the arm, rotating the shoulder, and moving the arm forward and backward. Due to its importance […]

A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Shoulder and Upper Arm Pain

A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Shoulder and Upper Arm Pain

Experiencing pain in your shoulder and upper arm is both uncomfortable and frustrating. Those that have experienced persistent pain know that it can disrupt your everyday life, getting in the way of work, rest, and the activities that you enjoy most. It can be especially challenging when the cause the pain is unknown. The aim […]

Supraspinatus Tendon Tears and When Surgery May Be Required: A Patient Guide

Supraspinatus Tendon Tears

Supraspinatus tendon tears are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The supraspinatus tendon, which forms part of the rotator cuff muscles, can cause a huge amount of discomfort if injured. When patients with this condition visit Sydney Shoulder Unit, they often report pain over the side of the shoulder, weakness of shoulder […]

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