Straining a shoulder involves tearing or stretching of the tendons, ligaments, or muscles attached to the bones in the shoulder joint. This can happen as a result of injury during sports activities, accidents involving slips and falls, or overloading the shoulder with heavy objects.
The recovery period of a strained shoulder tendon varies depending on the severity of the injury. With proper treatment and care, minor injuries can typically heal within four weeks. Moderate injuries may take about six to eight weeks while for severe injuries, healing may take up to six months to a year. If the shoulder pain is a result of an injury during sports activities, it is advised to see a sports injury doctor in Singapore.