Shoulder pain is one of the most commonly ignored health complaints, a twinge after a workout, a strain while lifting luggage, or discomfort after sleeping in an awkward position. Many of us brush it off, pop a painkiller, and move on. But experts warn that what seems like a minor ache today could be an early sign of a much bigger problem tomorrow.

According to Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria, Director, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, the shoulder’s incredible range of motion also makes it vulnerable to injury. “The shoulder is a marvel of mobility, the most flexible joint in the body but that also makes it fragile," he explains. Ignoring stiffness or persistent pain can turn small injuries into serious conditions such as rotator cuff tears, frozen sho

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