{"id":285813,"date":"2026-08-17T10:12:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=285813"},"modified":"2026-08-17T10:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:12:43","slug":"bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Joint Pain: Causes, Exercises, Remedies &amp; When to Seek Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a83e8c882098\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a83e8c882098\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#What_Is_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\" >What Is Shoulder Joint Pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#What_Causes_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\" >What Causes Shoulder Joint Pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Symptoms_of_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\" >Symptoms of Shoulder Joint Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Shoulder_Joint_Pain_Exercises\" >Shoulder Joint Pain Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Yoga_for_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\" >Yoga for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Acupressure_for_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\" >Acupressure for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Home_Remedies_for_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\" >Home Remedies for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#When_Should_You_See_a_Doctor\" >When Should You See a\u00a0Doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-shoulder-joint-pain-causes-exercises-remedies-when-to-seek-help\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder joint pain<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is a\u00a0common condition, more commonly reported in women than in men, and\u00a0is more common\u00a0in\u00a0high-income\u00a0countries than in low-income\u00a0ones<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36476476\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0The shoulder is\u00a0the most\u00a0movable\u00a0joint in the body<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0It is\u00a0composed of many muscles, bones, and ligaments\u00a0and soft tissues, all of which work together in a compact space\u00a0to\u00a0allow\u00a0the shoulder joint to function\u00a0smoothly.\u00a0Due to many structures being involved, shoulder pain may have\u00a0many\u00a0different\u00a0causes<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding\u00a0what causes shoulder joint pain,\u00a0its\u00a0symptoms, exercises\u00a0for the joint, and home remedies\u00a0can\u00a0help\u00a0in the early detection and effective management of this condition, resulting in improved health and well-being.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\"><\/span><strong>What Is Shoulder Joint Pain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder joint pain<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is often felt beneath\u00a0the\u00a0acromion, the bone\u00a0that\u00a0forms\u00a0the\u00a0roof of the shoulder.\u00a0The pain is\u00a0often\u00a0felt\u00a0on the\u00a0outer side\u00a0of the shoulder\u00a0and\u00a0is also known as shoulder impingement.\u00a0It is\u00a0difficult\u00a0to\u00a0pinpoint\u00a0exactly\u00a0what causes shoulder joint pain<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>,\u00a0but\u00a0hand\u00a0and\u00a0shoulder joint pain\u00a0is often\u00a0observed\u00a0in\u00a0older individuals who are engaged in physically demanding work<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34736540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder joint pain reasons\u00a0may\u00a0vary; however, most\u00a0involve the\u00a0bones, muscles,\u00a0tendons\u00a0and ligaments in the shoulder joint<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Shoulder Joint Pain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the many bones, muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues in a small space,\u00a0causes of shoulder joint pain<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>may\u00a0include problems affecting any of these structures,\u00a0such as<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bony growths in the shoulder<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degeneration of the shoulder joint<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium deposition in the tendons below the acromion<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling or inflammation of the fluid-filled sac involved in cushioning the shoulder joint<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive downward curving of the shoulder blade<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortening of the ligaments and tendons in the shoulder joint from excessive\u00a0strain<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor\u00a0shoulder\u00a0posture<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nerve\u00a0injury\u00a0resulting in\u00a0problems in\u00a0movement of\u00a0the\u00a0shoulder<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoulder bone dislocation or\u00a0fracture<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frozen shoulder, resulting from stiffness of the muscles, tendons and ligaments associated with the shoulder joint<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Shoulder Joint Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder\u00a0and hand\u00a0joint pain\u00a0may be of\u00a0different types\u00a0depending\u00a0on the underlying cause, as follows<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/shoulder-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">5<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stiffness and pain\u00a0in\u00a0the shoulder joint\u00a0persisting for months and years.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakness in the arm,\u00a0numbness\u00a0or\u00a0tingling,\u00a0and\u00a0a\u00a0clicking or locking sensation\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0shoulder.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain above the shoulder, where the\u00a0collarbone\u00a0and\u00a0shoulder intersect.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain\u00a0that worsens\u00a0when\u00a0using the arms or shoulders.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abrupt\u00a0severe\u00a0pain and difficulty in moving the hands.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_285813\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_285813\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_Joint_Pain_Exercises\"><\/span><strong>Shoulder Joint Pain Exercises<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder joint pain exercises<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>help in relieving the symptoms of\u00a0hand\u00a0and\u00a0shoulder joint pain<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>as\u00a0they\u00a0improve circulation\u00a0around\u00a0the joint\u00a0and\u00a0facilitate\u00a0movement.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Shoulder\u00a0joint pain exercises<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>should be performed\u00a0under expert\u00a0guidance\u00a03 to 4 times a day<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TIMS-Shoulder-pain-patient-information-leaflet-Nov23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0These\u00a0exercises include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Shoulder rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Shoulder rolls\" class=\"wp-image-285841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shoulder-rolls.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For 5 to 10 seconds, gently roll your shoulders upward and then backwards while standing. Afterwards, keep your shoulders in a neutral, comfortable position.\u00a0It helps in gaining control to shoulder blades.\u00a0Shoulder rolls should be done\u00a03 to 4 times daily\u00a0with\u00a010 to 20 repetitions\u00a0at\u00a0every\u00a0session<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TIMS-Shoulder-Pain-Draft.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk\/media\/h25npcf5\/bh1165g-frozen-shoulder-v1-feb-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">8<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Tabletop walk\u00a0aways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Tabletop walk\u00a0aways\" class=\"wp-image-285842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-walk-aways.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place your hands on a table and stand with your legs apart. Let your upper body fall forward as you move away from the table. Repeat 10\u00a0to 20\u00a0times,\u00a03 to 4 times per day<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TIMS-Shoulder-pain-patient-information-leaflet-Nov23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TIMS-Shoulder-Pain-Draft.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk\/media\/h25npcf5\/bh1165g-frozen-shoulder-v1-feb-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">8<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Tabletop slides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Tabletop slides\" class=\"wp-image-285843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tabletop-slides.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place your hands flat on a tabletop on a cloth, while sitting or standing with\u00a0your elbows bent. Move your hands forward and backwards while straightening the elbows. Make tiny movements initially\u00a0as this exercise helps in forward and backward movement of arms.\u00a0Perform the exercise\u00a03\u00a0to 4 times a day with 10 to 15\u00a0repetitions\u00a0at each session<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TIMS-Shoulder-pain-patient-information-leaflet-Nov23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TIMS-Shoulder-Pain-Draft.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/846906675\/FINAL-Non-Op-Shoulder-Protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">9<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Pendular exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Pendular exercise\" class=\"wp-image-285844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pendular-exercise.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This helps\u00a0to relax the shoulder if tabletop slides are too painful. Bend at the waist and lean forward by supporting yourself on a table with the hand that does not have a painful shoulder. Let the arm with the painful shoulder swing freely for 30 seconds in all directions.\u00a0Perform the exercise\u00a02 to 4 times a day\u00a0with\u00a010- 15\u00a0repetitions each time<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TIMS-Shoulder-pain-patient-information-leaflet-Nov23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TIMS-Shoulder-Pain-Draft.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/846906675\/FINAL-Non-Op-Shoulder-Protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These exercises may involve slight discomfort, but no worsening of\u00a0shoulder joint pain after workout\u00a0should occur.\u00a0You should stop the exercises if you experience worsening pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\"><\/span><strong>Yoga for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga for shoulder joint pain may also\u00a0improve the range of\u00a0motion\u00a0by reducing the pressure in the joint.\u00a0Practicing the yoga poses for 15 minutes, thrice a week for 4 weeks\u00a0was shown\u00a0to\u00a0significantly\u00a0improve shoulder joint pain<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12638676\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">10<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2017.00752\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">11<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Gomukhasana\u00a0(Cow Face Pose)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)\" class=\"wp-image-285869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gomukhasana-Cow-Face-Pose-1.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Bring one arm over the shoulder and the other behind the back, gently stretching the shoulder joint. Hold\u00a0one hand\u00a0comfortably\u00a0with the other\u00a0and practice regularly as\u00a0a\u00a0part of yoga routine to improve shoulder flexibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Tadasana\u00a0(Mountain\u00a0Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Tadasana\u00a0(Mountain\u00a0Pose)\" class=\"wp-image-285871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tadasana-Mountain-Pose.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stand straight with\u00a0your\u00a0feet together,\u00a0keep the body\u00a0in a straight line,\u00a0and raise\u00a0your\u00a0arms upward while stretching the spine.\u00a0Slowly return to the starting position.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Setu Bandha\u00a0Sarvangasana\u00a0(Bridge Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Setu Bandha\u00a0Sarvangasana\u00a0(Bridge Pose)\" class=\"wp-image-285872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana-Bridge-Pose.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor, then lift the hips upward while keeping the shoulders supported and relaxed. Hold the pose comfortably before slowly releasing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acupressure_for_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\"><\/span><strong>Acupressure for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Acupressure Points for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Acupressure Points for Shoulder Joint Pain\" class=\"wp-image-285874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Acupressure-Points-for-Shoulder-Joint-Pain.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Acupressure is a\u00a0complementary\u00a0therapy\u00a0that may\u00a0help\u00a0relieve pain and\u00a0release\u00a0the\u00a0tension\u00a0in the shoulder\u00a0by stimulating specific trigger\u00a0points\u00a0on the body<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5388088\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">12<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23415783\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">13<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Remedies_for_Shoulder_Joint_Pain\"><\/span><strong>Home Remedies for Shoulder Joint Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain home\u00a0shoulder joint pain remedies\u00a0can help ease the shoulder joint pain. These\u00a0include:<sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wrap ice in a cloth and use\u00a0it as a\u00a0cold compress on\u00a0the shoulder\u00a0for 15 minutes\u00a0to help relieve soreness. Do\u00a0this\u00a03 or 4 times\u00a0a day, for a period of 2-3 days. Be cautious not to place it directly over the skin or\u00a0use it\u00a0continuously.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take NSAIDs or pain-relieving medications to help ease the pain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform gentle exercises regularly\u00a0to improve\u00a0your\u00a0range of motion.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/bone-health-right-shoulder-pain-in-women-causes-symptoms-treatment-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Right Shoulder Pain in Women: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment &amp; More<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><strong>When Should You See a\u00a0Doctor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"When Should You See a Doctor for Shoulder Pain\" class=\"wp-image-285891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-375x209.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-480x268.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-860x480.webp 860w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/When-Should-You-See-a-Doctor-for-Shoulder-Pain.webp 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Consult\u00a0a\u00a0doctor<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0shoulder\u00a0joint pain remedy\u00a0immediately\u00a0if you have<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sudden left shoulder pain, especially if the pain radiates to the left jaw,\u00a0neck\u00a0or arm; seems to arise from the chest; and is associated with breathing difficulty, profuse\u00a0sweating\u00a0and dizziness.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An extremely painful, swollen, and bruised\u00a0shoulder.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever, redness or swelling\u00a0along with the pain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue or red\u00a0discolouration\u00a0around the shoulder.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain\u00a0that has\u00a0persisted\u00a0for more than 2 to 4 weeks even after\u00a0using\u00a0home remedies.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling of the shoulder.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe discomfort even if the shoulder is moved along with the arm or\u00a0by\u00a0someone else.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder joint pain can make everyday activities difficult, but most people improve with\u00a0appropriate treatment.\u00a0You can ensure better recovery by being aware of your symptoms, avoiding activities that\u00a0exacerbate\u00a0the pain,\u00a0and\u00a0safe practice of\u00a0gentle shoulder\u00a0exercises.\u00a0You should\u00a0consult a doctor if the pain is severe, persists for several weeks, or is accompanied by weakness, swelling, or continuous restricted movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786704803474\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is shoulder joint pain after\u00a0a\u00a0workout normal?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mild soreness of\u00a0the\u00a0shoulder joint after certain sports, like basketball, tennis,\u00a0and\u00a0swimming\u00a0may be\u00a0caused by excessive strain and\u00a0may\u00a0improve\u00a0with rest.\u00a0However,\u00a0persistent\u00a0and severe pain of the shoulder joint requires medical attention<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786704822306\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can yoga help with shoulder joint pain?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes,\u00a0yoga may help\u00a0improve\u00a0strength,\u00a0flexibility,\u00a0and mobility in individuals with\u00a0shoulder and hand joint pain. It\u00a0may also help\u00a0improve the stress markers related to shoulder joint pain<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12638676\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786704847203\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why do I get\u00a0shoulder joint pain while sleeping?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Shoulder joint pain while sleeping\u00a0may\u00a0be caused by improper posture. Supporting the\u00a0painful\u00a0side\u00a0with a pillow\u00a0and\u00a0lying on the side of the unaffected arm would help<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tims.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TIMS-Shoulder-pain-patient-information-leaflet-Nov23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786704865713\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When should shoulder pain be taken seriously?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Shoulder pain\u00a0should\u00a0be taken seriously when it is\u00a0accompanied by\u00a0radiating\u00a0pain\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0chest to\u00a0the\u00a0left jaw, neck or arm\u00a0and is\u00a0associated with breathing difficulty, intense sweating, or dizziness, which is\u00a0suggestive of\u00a0a heart attack<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786704882850\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do you know if shoulder pain is muscle or joint?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Shoulder muscle pain is often caused by overuse and strain of the muscles involved, while joint pain\u00a0may be\u00a0felt within the shoulder as stiffness and decreased mobility.\u00a0An accurate\u00a0diagnosis\u00a0may be\u00a0made by the doctor considering\u00a0your\u00a0symptoms, history, physical evaluation, imaging, etc<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786704900394\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to\u00a0test for\u00a0arthritis in the shoulder?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Shoulder joint pain\u00a0associated with arthritis may be\u00a0evaluated\u00a0by a doctor\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0physical examination,\u00a0checking\u00a0your\u00a0symptoms and medical history,\u00a0and\u00a0blood tests and\u00a0imaging\u00a0tests\u00a0such as\u00a0an\u00a0X-ray\u00a0and MRI if necessary<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Lucas J, van Doorn P, Hegedus E, Lewis J, van der Windt D. A systematic review of the global prevalence and incidence of shoulder pain.\u00a0<em>BMC\u00a0Musculoskelet\u00a0Disord<\/em>. 2022;23(1):1073. doi:10.1186\/s12891-022-05973-8\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36476476\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36476476\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Overview: Shoulder pain. In:\u00a0<em>InformedHealth.Org\u00a0[Internet]<\/em>. Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2024. Accessed July 17, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554693\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Shoulder pain: MedlinePlus Medical\u00a0Encyclopedia. Accessed July 17, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003171.htm<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Hodgetts CJ, Leboeuf-Yde C, Beynon A, Walker BF. Shoulder pain prevalence by age and within occupational groups: a systematic review.\u00a0<em>Arch\u00a0Physiother<\/em>.\u00a02021;11:24. doi:10.1186\/s40945-021-00119-w\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34736540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34736540\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Shoulder pain. nhs.uk. October 23, 2017. Accessed July 20, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/shoulder-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/shoulder-pain\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. PDF. 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Accessed August 4, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk\/media\/h25npcf5\/bh1165g-frozen-shoulder-v1-feb-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk\/media\/h25npcf5\/bh1165g-frozen-shoulder-v1-feb-2026.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. FINAL \u2013 Non-Op Shoulder Protocol.pdf. Accessed August 4, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/846906675\/FINAL-Non-Op-Shoulder-Protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/846906675\/FINAL-Non-Op-Shoulder-Protocol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Gandolfi MG, Zamparini F, Spinelli A, Saper RB, Prati C. Yoga\u00a0For\u00a0Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review of Prospective Clinical Studies.\u00a0<em>Glob Adv\u00a0Integr\u00a0Med Health<\/em>.\u00a02025;14:27536130251388385. doi:10.1177\/27536130251388385\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12638676\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12638676\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Golec de Zavala A, Lantos D, Bowden D. Yoga Poses Increase Subjective Energy and State Self-Esteem in Comparison to \u2018Power Poses.\u2019\u00a0<em>Front Psychol<\/em>.\u00a02017;8:752. doi:10.3389\/fpsyg.2017.00752\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2017.00752\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2017.00752\/full<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Mehta P,\u00a0Dhapte\u00a0V, Kadam S,\u00a0Dhapte\u00a0V. Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments.\u00a0<em>J\u00a0Tradit\u00a0Complement Med<\/em>. 2016;7(2):251-263.\u00a0doi:10.1016\/j.jtcme.2016.06.004\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5388088\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5388088\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Chen YW, Wang HH. The effectiveness of acupressure on relieving pain: a systematic review.\u00a0<em>Pain Manag Nurs Off J Am Soc Pain Manag Nurses<\/em>. 2014;15(2):539-550.\u00a0doi:10.1016\/j.pmn.2012.12.005\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23415783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23415783<\/a>\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><em>: The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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