Shoulder Pain

Dennis Minotti, DO

The shoulder is a large ball and socket joint composed of three bones: the scapula, the clavicle and the humerus. This joint provides a great deal of power for an athlete that requires strong arm motion like a baseball player, a swimmer or a gymnast.

Once the shoulder is injured, you may experience weakness, soreness and a popping sound you can hear when you try to use your shoulder. After the damage has occurred, the body may try to stabilize the joint by developing bone spurs.

Left untreated, the decreased flexibility can result in the formation of scar tissue and a painful "frozen shoulder."

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