26/05/2026
Shoulder pain while lifting your arm, combing your hair, reaching overhead, or turning during sleep?
Pain in the front, side, or back of the shoulder is not always “normal muscle pain.”
In many cases, it may be related to shoulder bursitis or inflammatory shoulder conditions such as frozen shoulder.
Shoulder bursitis happens when the bursa — a small fluid-filled cushioning sac around the shoulder joint — becomes irritated or inflamed.
Repeated strain, poor posture, overuse, injury, or inflammation can increase friction inside the shoulder joint, leading to pain and restricted movement.
Common signs may include:
• Pain in the front, lateral, or rear shoulder area
• Pain while reaching overhead
• Difficulty combing hair or dressing
• Pain while lifting objects
• Shoulder discomfort while sleeping or turning in bed
• Reduced shoulder mobility and stiffness
In Ayurveda, treatments are selected based on the stage and severity of inflammation and stiffness.
Cooling and inflammation-reducing therapies such as:
• Lepam
• Dhara therapy
• Icing and supportive care
are commonly used to help reduce swelling, pain, and movement restriction.
Internal Ayurvedic medicines such as Kashayam may also be advised to support recovery and inflammation management.
Ignoring persistent shoulder pain can gradually worsen mobility and may lead to conditions like frozen shoulder.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment from an experienced doctor are important for better recovery.
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