Shoulder Pain in Athletes: Causes and Solutions
24-August-2025
Sports Medicine Team
Shoulder pain can stall not just cricket or tennis dreams, but everyday comfort. Bangalore’s active community faces unique risks—overhead movements, poor posture, gym mishaps—leading to rotator cuff injuries, impingement, and instability.
Common Causes Among Athletes
Rotator Cuff Strain: Overuse in cricket bowlers, swimmers, or weightlifters leads to microtears, inflammation, and weakness.
Impingement: Poor scapular (shoulder blade) movement compresses soft tissues, causing sharp pain during overhead action.
Labral Tears and Instability: Either a result of trauma or gradual “wear and tear,” often presenting as clicking or decreased power.
Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment
Clinical Assessment: At 5 Sports Health, use of specialized tests (e.g., Kibler’s) and ultrasound imaging help in rapid, accurate diagnosis.
Progressive Rehab: Early pain management (manual therapy, taping), followed by activation (rotator cuff and scapular muscles), and finally return-to-sport progression. Dr. Nataraj H M, with his expertise in shoulder dislocation surgeries and rotator cuff repair, ensures effective management of these conditions.
Regenerative Therapy
Regenerative Therapy: Plays an important role in early healing
Keep your shoulders pain-free and match-ready by addressing niggles early and investing in robust, individualized rehab. Schedule an expert shoulder assessment at 5 Sports Health on Sarjapur Road for the region’s best in active care. Dr. Nataraj H M, a pioneer in robotic knee and shoulder surgeries, is ready to assist you in regaining mobility and strength.