Published on: 5/21/2025
Why Is My Shoulder Sore When I Move It?
Your shoulder might be sore due to diabetes, neck problems, or shoulder issues like impingement.
Explanation
When your shoulder hurts when you move it, there could be a few reasons based on the medical literature provided.
Diabetes: People with diabetes have an increase chance of developing a frozen shoulder. This condition causes shoulder stiffness and pain.
Neck Problems: Sometimes, issues in your neck can make your shoulder hurt. This happens because many nerves in your neck are connected to your shoulder. When there's a problem with these nerves, like in cervical radiculopathy, it can cause shoulder pain.
Shoulder Impingement: This is when the rotator cuff gets pinched with certain shoulder movements. It can make your shoulder sore and might even feel like it's coming from your neck.
If your shoulder pain continues or gets worse, it might be a good idea to talk to a healthcare professional to understand what's causing it and how to make it better.
(References)
- Garcilazo C, Cavallasca JA, & Musuruana JL. (2010). Shoulder manifestations of diabetes mellitus. Current diabetes reviews, 20701586.
- Fast A, Parikh S, & Marin EL. (1989). The shoulder abduction relief sign in cervical radiculopathy. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2719545.
- Gorski JM, & Schwartz LH. (2003). Shoulder impingement presenting as neck pain. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 12672838.
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