The following are less common, but no less painful, causes of shoulder pain with useful links to further information.

Calcific Tendonitis – is a condition of calcium deposits within a tendon — most commonly within the rotator cuff tendons. Treatment of calcific tendonitis depends on the extent of symptoms.

Shoulder Separation -also called an AC separation, these injuries are the result of a disruption of the acromioclavicular joint. This is a very different injury from a dislocation!

SLAP Lesion – is also a type of labral tear. The most common cause is a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Shoulder Arthritis – is less common than knee and hip arthritis, but when severe may require a joint replacement surgery.

Biceps Tendon Rupture –a proximal biceps tendon rupture occurs when the tendon of the biceps muscle ruptures near the joint.