US Medical Term · symptoms
Shoulder Pain
Dolor de hombro
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Shoulder Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor de hombro |
| Chinese (中文) | 肩痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 어깨 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau vai |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa balikat |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor no ombro |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดไหล่ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 肩の痛み |
What it means
Shoulder pain is discomfort in or around the shoulder joint, which is one of the most mobile joints in the body. It may feel like aching, sharp stabbing, or a burning sensation. Common causes include rotator cuff tears or tendinitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), arthritis, or dislocation. Shoulder pain can also be referred from the neck or heart. Treatment may include rest, ice, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or in some cases surgery. See a provider if the pain is severe, follows an injury, limits arm movement, or is accompanied by chest pain, which may indicate a heart problem.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My shoulder has been painful and I cannot raise my arm above my head.
Mi hombro ha estado dolorido y no puedo levantar el brazo por encima de la cabeza.
I have shoulder pain that started after I fell on my outstretched arm.
Tengo dolor de hombro que comenzó después de caerme con el brazo extendido.
My shoulder hurts most at night and wakes me up when I roll onto that side.
Mi hombro duele más de noche y me despierta cuando me doy vuelta sobre ese lado.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M75 Shoulder lesionsRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026