Shoulder Pain Blog

Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: SPE Medical Review Board

The Shoulder Pain Blog is my mini-journal about ankle, toe and foot pain. It lets you know about:

1) New web pages on shoulder-pain-explained.com
2) New videos added to shoulder-pain-explained.com
3) New product reviews added
4) Recommended products on sale
5) New articles of interest relating to shoulder pain

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Should You Exercise When It Hurts? How Much Pain Is Ok?

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Should you exercise when it hurts? Learn how much pain is acceptable, when to reduce or stop an exercise and how to safely progress your shoulder exercises

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Exercises For Neck Pain: 8 Exercises To Try At Home

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Exercises for neck pain to improve movement, strength and stability. Includes neck mobility, strengthening and neck and shoulder exercises, plus expert tips.

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Trapezius Stretches: Loosen Tight Traps - Shoulder Pain Explained

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7 of the best trapezius stretches to help improve posture, neck, shoulder and upper back movements and reduce pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders and back

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Pain From Shoulder To Hand: Causes & Treatment For Referred Pain

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Pain from shoulder to hand may be from a shoulder or neck problem. There may be tingling, numbness or weakness. Find out about pain from the shoulder to wrist.

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Shoulder Pain From Neck: Is Your Neck Causing It?

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Shoulder pain from neck problems can be hard to recognise. Learn the signs that your neck may be causing your shoulder, arm or shoulder blade pain.

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Shoulder Pain When Lifting Arm: Causes & Treatment

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Shoulder pain when lifting your arm is a common problem, usually caused by something in the shoulder getting pinched, torn or inflamed. Find out how to treat it

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Lump On Side Of Hand: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & When To Worry

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Learn the common causes of a lump on side of hand, including ganglion cysts, arthritis & tendon injuries. Understand symptoms, diagnosis & when to seek medical advice.

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Lump On Finger: Common Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide

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Lump on finger? Discover the most common causes, from ganglion cysts and arthritis nodules to lumps under the skin, plus treatment and when to worry or not.

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Lump On Hand: Common Causes by Location and Symptoms

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Not sure what your lump on hand is? This guide breaks down common causes by location & symptoms, including ganglion cysts and Dupuytrens and how to treat them.

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Lump in Palm of Hand: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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A lump in palm of hand is often caused by Dupuytren’s, ganglion cysts or trigger finger. Find out what it could be, key warning signs & best treatment options

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Carpal Boss: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Exercises

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A carpal boss is a hard, bony lump on the back of the hand. Find out about the common causes, symptoms and treatment options & how it's different to a ganglion.

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Lump On Back Of Hand: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Learn the causes of a lump on back of hand, including ganglion cysts, carpal boss, arthritis & tendonitis. Find out about hard lumps, painful lumps and cysts.

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Pain In The Thumb: Causes, Symptoms & Best Treatments

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Learn the most common thumb pain causes, symptoms and treatments. Find out why you have pain in the thumb joint and how to treat thumb pain fast.

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Hand And Finger Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide

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Struggling with hand and finger pain? Find out all about the common causes of wrist and finger pain, key symptoms and how to treat them quickly and effectively.

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Pain In Palm Of Hand: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Guide

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What’s causing your pain in palm of hand? Explore common causes, symptoms and treatments for pain in wrist and palm to find fast relief and the right diagnosis

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Page Last Updated: October 14th, 2026
Next Review Due: October 14th, 2028