Burning pain in your shoulder can be irritating and uncomfortable. The good news is that this type of pain is not always as serious as other shoulder injuries.
What Is The Worst Form Of Shoulder Pain?
Fractures and dislocations are often the most severe forms of shoulder pain. These injuries usually cause bruising, swelling, and tenderness right away. If you suspect a fracture or dislocation, do not book a massage or acupressure session yet. You should go to an emergency room first and see a doctor, ideally an orthopedic shoulder specialist.
The collarbone, shoulder blade, and upper arm bone are the three areas commonly affected in these injuries.
Burning Pain in the Shoulder: Common Causes
Some forms of burning pain are less serious. Bursitis is one example. It happens when the bursa becomes inflamed. These small, fluid-filled sacs sit between your muscles, tendons, and bones. They help reduce friction and allow smooth movement. When they become irritated, burning pain may appear.
Shoulder tendinitis can also create a burning sensation. It develops when the tendons in your shoulder become inflamed from repeated motion. For example, lifting your arm above shoulder height many times can irritate the rotator cuff or biceps tendons.
One of the key differentiators is the sharp pain when lifting or rotating your shoulder above shoulder height and when performing weight-bearing or resistance-type movements.
Rotator Cuff injuries, common among athletes such as baseball players, are often accompanied by burning pain in the shoulder. Like tendonitis, this often happens from repetitive movements of the effective area over a long period of time without any type of rest or attempts at rehabilitation.
Can Body Massage/Acupressure Help With Burning Pain in the Shoulder?
According to the Art of Wellness blog, Almost 20% of disability cases related to chronic pain are due to disorders of the shoulder, such as frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis), torn rotator cuff, and tendonitis in shoulder.
For those inclined to perform some self care, the specific point for shoulder pain is the LI10 (large intestine meridian). This point can be found on the front side of the forearm at around three inches below the elbow. Gently add pressure and breathe deeply to lessen the stiffness and pain in the shoulder.
We still recommend booking an appointment with a knowledgeable professional from our clinic. One of the best ways to manage inflammation in the shoulder is by regular treatments.
The massage therapists at Easy Cozy Wellness in Nanaimo, BC, are experienced at providing relief from shoulder related pain issues such as burning pain in the shoulder. Call Easy Cozy Wellness today to book your appointment.
References
https://melbournearmclinic.com.au/burning-pain-in-shoulder/
https://www.arlingtonortho.com/what-does-your-shoulder-pain-mean/
https://myartofwellness.com/how-to-treat-shoulder-pain-by-acupuncture-and-tcm/