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Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of factors including injuries, overuse, and degenerative conditions. The types and causes of shoulder pain include:

1. Rotator cuff injuries: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Injury to the rotator cuff can cause pain and weakness in the shoulder. Causes of rotator cuff injuries include repetitive overhead movements, trauma, and degenerative changes.
2. Shoulder impingement syndrome: Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff muscles or other soft tissues in the shoulder become compressed between the bones of the shoulder. This can cause pain, weakness, and limited mobility.
3. Frozen shoulder: Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder joint becomes stiff and painful. It can be caused by injury, surgery, or medical conditions such as diabetes.
4. Bursitis: Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae, which are small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints. Shoulder bursitis can cause pain and swelling in the shoulder and is often caused by repetitive motions.
5. Arthritis: Arthritis is a degenerative condition that can affect the shoulder joint, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
6. Tendinitis: Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, which can cause pain and limited mobility. It is often caused by overuse or repetitive motions.
7. Shoulder instability: Shoulder instability occurs when the ball and socket joint of the shoulder become unstable, causing pain and a feeling of looseness or dislocation.
8. Fractures: Shoulder fractures can occur due to trauma or injury, causing pain, swelling, and limited mobility.
9. Referred pain: Referred pain occurs when pain in one area of the body is felt in another area. Shoulder pain can be referred from the neck, back, or chest.
10. Other causes: Other less common causes of shoulder pain include tumors, infections, and nerve damage.

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the specific cause of shoulder pain and to receive appropriate treatment. Some treatments may include:

1. Corticosteroid Injections: This treatment involves injecting corticosteroids, a type of anti-inflammatory medication, directly into the shoulder joint to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
2. Hyaluronic Acid Injections: This treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid, a lubricating fluid found in joints, directly into the shoulder joint to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
3. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: This treatment involves injecting a concentrated dose of the patient's own platelets into the shoulder joint to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
4. Radiofrequency Ablation: This treatment uses heat generated by radiofrequency waves to destroy nerve fibers responsible for transmitting pain signals from the shoulder joint to the brain.
5. Trigger Point Injections: This treatment involves injecting a local anesthetic and/or corticosteroid directly into trigger points, which are hyperirritable spots in the muscle that can cause referred pain.
6. Nerve Blocks: This treatment involves injecting a local anesthetic and/or corticosteroid directly into a specific nerve or group of nerves to block pain signals from reaching the brain.