Hip Pain
What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch.
Mobility has its price, however. It may lead to increasing problems with instability or impingement of the soft tissue or bony structures in your shoulder, resulting in pain. You may feel pain only when you move your shoulder, or all of the time. The pain may be temporary or it may continue and require medical diagnosis and treatment.
Causes of Hip Pain
Diagnostic Imaging for Hip Pain
In some case additional imaging may be needed to diagnose the cause of your shoulder pain. This may include:
Treatments for Hip Pain
The key is to seek treatment from a specialist and obtain a primary diagnosis. Hip pain might be minor and easily ignored, or it can be excruciating to the point where it interferes with important daily activities, such as sleep. The pain might be short-lived, come and go, or become constant.
Treatment generally involves rest and altering your activity level. Physical therapy to improve strength and treatment with medications are all to be considered. Surgery may be required depending on the severity of the condition and your desired outcome.