What causes soreness and pain in the left shoulder?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing shoulder pain constantly. I never had this issue before, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Why is my left shoulder aching?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Left shoulder pain may have various causes, mainly summarized as follows:
1. Overexertion: Frequently using the left upper limb to lift heavy objects or engaging in strenuous exercise may lead to overuse of the left shoulder, resulting in soreness.
2. Degenerative joint disease: Degenerative changes in the left shoulder joint can easily cause shoulder pain.
3. Periarthritis: Inflammation from left shoulder periarthritis may cause localized soreness.
4. Rotator cuff injury: Improper exercise may cause injury to the left rotator cuff, leading to localized shoulder pain.
5. Cervical spondylosis, neck and shoulder myofascial inflammation, and similar conditions may also cause left shoulder pain.
The specific cause must be determined according to a doctor's examination and diagnosis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention if the pain persists or worsens.
