📍 Common Reasons Shoulder Pain Radiates Down the Arm
1. Nerve Involvement (Referred Pain):
The neck and shoulder are filled with nerves that travel down the arm. A pinched nerve in the neck or shoulder can send pain signals all the way to your hand. This is often described as burning, tingling, or shooting pain.
2. Rotator Cuff Injuries:
When muscles or tendons in your rotator cuff become inflamed (often due to shoulder impingement), it can lead to pain that radiates down your upper arm — especially when lifting, reaching, or lying on your side.
3. Trigger Points in the Upper Back:
Tight muscles between the shoulder blades (especially the rhomboids and traps) can cause upper back pain in between the shoulder blades, which often overlaps with shoulder pain and can radiate outward.
✅ Use Our Shoulder Pain Diagnosis Chart
Not sure what’s causing your pain? Our easy-to-follow Shoulder Pain Diagnosis Chart can help you identify possible causes — whether it’s nerve-related, muscular, or postural.
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Whether it’s rotator cuff inflammation, upper back pain in between shoulder blades, or nerve entrapment — we help you get to the root of it and fix it for good.
💪 How to Start Fixing It
- Identify your symptoms using our diagnosis chart
- Begin gentle rehab and mobility work (we’ll guide you)
- Avoid activities that worsen symptoms
- Consider professional help — you don’t need a GP referral
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Final Thoughts:
Radiating shoulder pain is a warning sign that something deeper may be going on — whether it’s nerves, muscles, or poor posture. The key is not to ignore it. Use our resources, and if you’re in Bristol, we’re here to help.
