Please contact NHS 111 or your GP for urgent advice if you have not already discussed these symptoms with them. If your GP is already aware of these symptoms and no further management is required, please amend your answer above to be able to proceed with the Symptom Checker.

You may benefit with a course of anti-inflammatory medication or even a local steroid injection – Discuss with your GP or other healthcare professional

Please contact your GP for urgent advice if you have not already discussed these symptoms with them. If your GP is already aware of these symptoms and no further management is required, please amend your answer above to be able to proceed with the Symptom Checker.

Please contact your GP for advice if you have not already discussed these symptoms with them. If your GP is already aware of these symptoms and no further management is required, please amend your answer above to be able to proceed with the Symptom Checker.

Shoulder Pain Symptom Checker

Progress:100%

100%

Progress:0%

Do you recall any specific trauma (e.g. car accident, fall, direct impact, etc.) that caused your shoulder symptoms to start?

Yes No

Progress:10%

10%

Did you notice an abnormal shape of your shoulder?

Yes No

Did you attend A&E or see your GP following this shoulder injury?

Yes No

Have you had an X-ray or any other investigations for this shoulder injury?

Yes No

Progress:10%

10%

Have you suddenly noticed you are unable to raise your arm due to weakness rather than pain since your shoulder problem started?

Yes No

Progress:20%

20%

Are you experiencing any pins and needles or numbness in the affected arm since your shoulder problem started?

Yes No

Do you have any burning-type pain radiating in the affected arm since your shoulder problem started?

Yes No

Do you have any associated neck pain or stiffness since your shoulder problem started?

Yes No

Progress:30%

30%

Have you noticed an unexplained lump that is increasing in size in the shoulder region?

Yes No

Do you have progressively worsening shoulder pain AND a previous history of cancer?

Yes No

Progress:40%

40%

What are your main symptoms in the shoulder?

Pain Only Pain and Weakness Pain and Stiffness Pain and a feeling of instability

Progress:60%

60%

How long have you been experiencing shoulder pain and stiffness?

Less Than 6 Months 6 to 18 Months More Than 18 Months

Progress:70%

70%

Is your shoulder pain constant i.e. present every minute of every day even at rest?

Yes No

Progress:80%

80%

Does your shoulder pain disturb your sleep ?

Yes No

Progress:80%

80%

Do you experience any grinding, clicking or crunching of the shoulder joint during movement?

Yes No

Progress:45%

45%

Where do you feel the pain in your shoulder region?

A B C

Progress:50%

50%

Is your shoulder pain constant i.e. present every minute of every day even at rest?

Yes No

Progress:70%

70%

Does your shoulder pain disturb your sleep?

Yes No

Progress:70%

70%

Does your shoulder pain get worse when raising your arm above your head?

Yes No

Progress:80%

80%

What stage in the movement does your shoulder pain get worse?

A B

Progress:90%

90%

Does your shoulder pain worsen when performing this test?

Yes No

Does your shoulder pain worsen when performing this test?

Yes No

Does your shoulder pain worsen when performing this test?

Yes No

Progress:50%

50%

Is your shoulder pain constant i.e. present every minute of every day even at rest?

Yes No

Progress:40%

40%

Does your shoulder pain disturb your sleep?

Yes No

Progress:70%

70%

Does your shoulder pain get worse when raising your arm above your head?

Yes No

Progress:80%

80%

What stage in the movement does your shoulder pain get worse?

A B

Progress:90%

90%

Does your shoulder pain worsen when performing this test?

Yes No

Does your shoulder pain worsen when performing this test?

Yes No

Does your shoulder pain worsen when performing this test?

Yes No

Is it painful when pressing over this area highlighted?

Yes No

Progress:60%

60%

Have you ever dislocated the shoulder you are having pain and a feeling of instability in?

Yes No

Progress:70%

70%

Has your shoulder pain and feeling of instability started as a direct result of any specific trauma e.g. fall, sports injury, direct impact, etc.?

Yes No

Progress:85%

85%

How long ago did you dislocate your shoulder?

Less Than 6 Weeks 6 to 12 Weeks 3 to 6 Months 6 to 12 Months More Than 1 Year

Was the shoulder dislocation caused by any specific trauma e.g. fall, sports injury, direct impact, etc.?

Yes No

Did you need any medical care to relocate the shoulder?

Yes No

Progress:95%

95%

Does your shoulder feel unstable or could come out of its socket when performing this test?

Yes No

Does your shoulder feel unstable or could come out of its socket when performing this test?

Yes No

Does your shoulder feel unstable or could come out of its socket when performing this test?

Yes No

Progress:90%

90%

Do you have difficulty performing these tests due to shoulder pain and stiffness?

Yes No

AND/OR

Do you have difficulty performing this test due to shoulder pain and stiffness?

Yes No

Which one of these tests causes more shoulder pain?

A B

Progress:95%

95%

Can you move your painful shoulder as far as your non-painful side when performing this test?

Yes No

Progress:98%

98%

In addition to pain, what do you think stops you moving your shoulder as far as the other side?

A physical loss of movement Inability to relax shoulder muscles Fear of pain Worry may be causing damage None of the above

Restart Self Assessment

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Osteoarthritis – Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Shoulder Dislocation/Subluxation After Trauma – Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support including orthopaedic management if your dislocation was less than 12 weeks ago.

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Multi-directional Shoulder Instability - Click Herespan> for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

There is a high probability that the cause of your shoulder symptoms is Multi-directional Shoulder Instability - Click Herespan> for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

There is a very high probability that the cause of your shoulder symptoms is Multi-directional Shoulder Instability - Click Herespan> for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Muscle Guarding – Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Frozen Shoulder - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Osteoarthritis - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Subacromial Shoulder Pain – Click Herefor further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

The probable cause of your shoulder symptoms is Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Pain – Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.

Outcome

Your shoulder symptoms are more likely to be a problem primarily coming from your neck. Click Here to continue Symptom Checker for neck related problems.

Outcome

The cause of your shoulder pain is uncertain. Please contact your GP for advice on these symptoms if necessary.

Outcome

The possible cause of your shoulder symptoms is Frozen Shoulder - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support

Outcome

The possible cause of your shoulder symptoms is Osteoarthritis - Click Here for further information and self help. Also, complete the short questionnaire ‘Is My Shoulder Pain Likely To Persist?’ to help you identify the likelihood that your pain is going to continue over the next 6 months and whether you need some extra support.