Shoulder Pain Quiz

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Yes, my shoulder often feels like it's slipping, or I'm afraid it might pop out. My shoulder might have even dislocated before.

No, my shoulder does not feel unstable or like it's going to slip out.

Does your shoulder ever feel like it's "slipping out" or "coming out of joint"? Or do you have a strong feeling that it might pop out (apprehension) when you put your arm in certain positions, especially reaching overhead or behind you, or during certain a

On the outer side of my shoulder, sometimes going down my upper arm.

In the very front of my shoulder, near the armpit or running down the front of my bicep (the muscle in the front of your upper arm).

Directly on top of my shoulder, especially at the end of the collarbone where it meets the shoulder blade.

The pain is spread out, hard to pinpoint one spot, or feels deep inside the joint.

My pain seems to start in my neck and then spreads down into my shoulder or arm.

My pain is primarily on the side or back of my shoulder, and less so on the very front or top.

Where is your main pain located? (Select all that apply)

What happens when you lift your arm out to the side or overhead (like reaching for a high shelf)?

I feel sharp, localized pain directly on top of my shoulder where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade.

My whole shoulder feels stiff and resists this motion, making it very hard to reach across.

I feel pain on the side or front of my shoulder, but it's not sharp right on top.

My pain doesn't specifically increase with this movement.

What happens when you reach your arm across your body (like reaching across your chest to touch your opposite shoulder)?

My pain increases in the front of my shoulder and/or down my bicep.

I feel pain on the side or top of my shoulder, but it doesn't seem directly related to my bicep muscle working.

My pain doesn't specifically increase, or it's only minimal.

What happens when you lift objects with your palm facing up (like a grocery bag) or do a bicep curl?

Yes, it frequently wakes me up, especially when I lie on that side or try to find a comfortable position.

My shoulder feels stiff and achy at night, making it hard to get comfortable, and sometimes it's worse in the early morning.

Sometimes, but usually only if I lie directly on it in an awkward way.

Does your shoulder pain wake you up at night or make it hard to sleep on that side?

It started gradually, over weeks or months, without any specific injury.

It started after a specific fall, impact, or sudden strong movement to my shoulder (like falling directly on it), and it's been hurting for days to weeks.

It started after a period of unusual or repeated overhead activities (like painting a ceiling or throwing a lot), and it's lasted for weeks to months.

I don't remember a specific cause; it just seemed to appear and has gotten progressively stiffer over months.

My neck started hurting first, and then the pain spread to my shoulder or arm (this could have been days, weeks, or months ago).

It started after repetitive activities involving lifting with my palm up or bicep curls.

How did your shoulder pain start, and how long has it lasted? (Select all that apply)

Yes, and it feels like something is catching or grinding directly on top of my shoulder.

Yes, and it feels like it's coming from the front of my shoulder, possibly related to my bicep movement.

Yes, especially with certain movements, and sometimes it's painful, but not distinctly from the AC joint or bicep area.

Do you hear clicking, snapping, or popping sounds in your shoulder? (Select all that apply)

Yes, I feel significant weakness, especially when trying to lift my arm out to the side or rotate it.

Shoulder Pain Quiz

Does your shoulder ever feel like it's "slipping out" or "coming out of joint"? Or do you have a strong feeling that it might pop out (apprehension) when you put your arm in certain positions, especially reaching overhead or behind you, or during certain activities?