18/06/2026
Pain has a pattern. Your pain is not random—it’s your body’s way of telling you the REAL problem! 🎯💡
When dealing with shoulder or upper body discomfort, simply rubbing the sore spot isn't enough. Where you feel the pain, whether it feels deep or superficial, and how it spreads can reveal exactly which structure is compromised. Don't just treat the pain. Treat the cause!
🟡 A (Bursitis): Pain concentrated right on top of the shoulder.
🟢 B (SLAP Tear): Deep shoulder pain often accompanied by clicking.
🟣 C (Rotator Cuff Tear / Frozen Shoulder): Pain in the shoulder paired with weakness when lifting the arm.
🔴 D (Tendonitis / Impingement): Pain traveling down the upper arm.
🔵 E (Clavicle Injury): Pain localized over the collarbone area.
🔵 F (Brachial Neuritis / Nerve Pain): Radiating pain originating from the neck and shooting down the arm.
🟢 G (SC Joint Injury): Pain at the base of the neck and shoulder.
🟠 H (AC Joint Injury): Pain on the top front of the shoulder.
🟣 I (Supraspinatus Tendonitis): Pain specifically on the side of the shoulder.
🔴 J (Heart Attack): Critical medical warning—pain in the chest that may spread.
🟢 K (Mid-Shaft Fracture): Sharp pain at the middle of the upper arm.
Knowing the pattern helps you find the cause, so you can work with a physical therapist or medical professional to fix it for good. Move better. Hurt less. Live stronger! 🏋️♂️✨
👇 Drop a comment: Have you ever experienced shoulder pain that felt like one of these patterns? Let us know below!
