Arthritis of the Shoulder: Anatomy, Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment

Shoulder Anatomy

The acromioclavicular joint (where the shoulder meets the collarbone) and the glenohumeral joint (where the shoulder blade and the upper arm meet) are the two joints arthritis of the shoulder occurs in.  Inflammation in one or both of these joints is apparent in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post traumatic arthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy and avascular necrosis.  

Symptoms of Arthritis of the Shoulder

1. Pain on the top or front of the shoulder
2. Stiffening
3. 運動範圍減小
4. Grinding, clicking, or snapping during movement
5. Difficulty sleeping due to pain

Risk Factors of Arthritis of the Shoulder

1. 年齡
2. 以前的傷害
3. Lack of blood supply to the shoulder
4. Females
5. Steroid use
6. Heavy alcohol use
7. Sickle cell disease

Treatment for Arthritis of the Shoulder

ASTR 款待 shoulder arthritis 以溫和、有效和自然的方式解決肌肉失衡、疤痕組織、觸發點、筋膜限制、炎症、姿勢、身體力學，這些通常是疼痛的根源。 ASTR 採用整體方法來解決疼痛的根本原因，而不僅僅是症狀。 ASTR 治療可以在家中進行 shoulder arthritis.