The joint pain in your shoulder may have affected your ability to move freely more than you realize. To check the impact on your lifestyle, try the movements below that demonstrate everyday activities. Pay close attention to how easy or difficult they are for you today compared to a time before you had shoulder pain.

If you have difficulty performing any of the movements below, it may be time to speak with an orthopaedic shoulder specialist about your shoulder pain treatment options.

View the Shoulder Exam video from the University of Wisconsin – develop illustrations to match key points.