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What Are the Causes of Pain in Shoulder When Lifting or Stretching Arm Upward?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Gail Sessoms

The onset of shoulder pain can be related to an injury or to the overuse that occurs with repetitive activities, such as those you might perform in sports, exercise and manual work or household tasks. Injury or overuse of the shoulder joint can damage the ligaments, tendons and muscles in the shoulder.