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  • Shoulder impingement

    Find out about shoulder impingement, a common cause of shoulder pain caused by a tendon rubbing on tissue or bone.

  • Frozen shoulder

    Frozen shoulder means your shoulder is painful and stiff for months, sometimes years. Find out about the main symptoms, treatments and causes.

  • Dislocated shoulder

    Find out how to tell if your shoulder is dislocated, how and where to get medical help, and how long it takes to recover.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Find out about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica - Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). The main symptom is pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck and hips, which develops quickly over a few days or weeks.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms

    Read about the main signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, including vaginal bleeding, tummy pain and pain in the tip of your shoulder.

  • Cervical spondylosis

    Find out about cervical spondylosis, which is the medical term for neck pain caused by age-related "wear and tear" to bones in the neck area of the spine and the soft cushions of tissue (discs) in the neck.

  • Broken collarbone

    Find out how to tell if you have a broken collarbone, where to get medical help and how long it takes to heal.

  • Angina

    Find out about angina, a type of chest pain caused by the heart not getting enough blood. Find out about the symptoms and how it's treated.

  • How to warm up before exercising

    Warm up properly before exercising to prevent injury and make your workouts more effective.