Crofton Health Clinic
88 Crofton Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1HD
88 Crofton Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1HD
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The shoulder is comprised of the upper arm bone (Humerus) and the shoulder blade (Scapula). Where these meet a joint is formed. Around the joint is a joint capsule, this is made up of a combination of connective tissues, involving fluid, Tendons and their associated Muscles and a network of local Ligaments; (The Rotator Cuff). There is also a small joint associated with the shoulder made between the collar bone (Clavicle) and the shoulder blade. This together makes the shoulder girdle. The Nerves from the neck supply this joint and its related structures.
Local pain with the shoulder, but no loss of movement. Pain in the shoulder accompanied with painful and decreased movement. This can often be in specific directions or the shoulder as a whole (frozen shoulder). Sometimes people complain of not being able to lie on the affected side, affecting sleep, or experiencing difficulty in getting dressed. The shoulder can often be affected from gardening , particularly the first one in Spring, having not performed the activity during the Winter months.
Sports injuries during golf and tennis are common, sometimes this can relate to the persons technique. Sometimes people experience creaking and grinding noises with shoulder movement (Crepitis), this can often be associated with the older aged.