Deep shoulder pain, is typically the pain that resides below the surface and in the front or back of the shoulder area.

Deep shoulder pain can be caused by several things. For a younger people, deep shoulder pain can be caused by a sports related injury or overuse of muscle and tendons i.e. a rotator cuff injury or labral tear. This type of injury could lead to tendonitis, inflammation of the joint, or even a bone fracture.

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If you suffer shoulder pain, please be cautious throwing overhead. Throwing overhead can further increase shoulder impingement syndrome, the most common cause of shoulder pain. Of course if you throw gently you are likely to be fine, but throw a heavy object hard and you may well aggravate that pre-existing shoulder problem.

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Use the shoulder within its comfortable range to aid recovery. When you have a shoulder problem, if you rest completely, the shoulder can stiffen up significantly.

Do not go outside of your comfort zone when using the arm. If you need to reach above your head, make sure you find a comfortable route to take the arm. Don’t put the shoulder through the pain barrier.

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Don’t Sleep With Your Arms Above Your Head if you Suffer Shoulder Pain

One more sleeping position tip, never ever sleep with your arms above your head if you have a shoulder problem. The reason is you could end up not being able to move your shoulder/arm in the morning. Not only that, but it can also pinch the nerve in the shoulder which causes your arm to go numb and it also reduces the blood supply. You need the blood to the damaged area to help it heal, so restricting blood supply is not a good idea.

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