- The shoulder is a very mobile joint.
- It can be injured at any age.
- Pain often comes from age and use.
- Falling can cause sudden shoulder pain.
- Lifting heavy things can hurt the shoulder.
- Sports or yardwork can cause injuries.
- Sleeping on one side can cause pain.
- Rotator cuff and frozen shoulder are common.
- Warm up before sports to help prevent pain.
- See a doctor if you cannot raise your arm.
Difficult words
- joint — place where two bones meet and move
- mobile — able to move easily in many directions
- injure — to cause harm to the bodyinjured
- rotator cuff — group of shoulder muscles and tendons
- prevent — stop something from happening before it starts
- raise — lift up, for example, your arm
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Discussion questions
- Do you warm up before sports?
- Have you ever hurt your shoulder?
- Do you sleep on one side when you sleep?
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