Can a shoulder injury cause underarm pain?
On One Hand: Yes It CanAn shoulder injury can cause inflammation and discomfort that spreads to nearby parts of the body, which can include the underarm as well as the upper arm, chest and neck. As the injury heals, you may feel pain in nearby areas as the muscles there get overloaded while your body tries to protect the injured area.On the Other: Don’t Discount Other CausesThere are other potential causes for underarm pain, most seriously the early warning signs of a heart attack. Just because your shoulder is injured doesn’t mean you should chalk up any and all pain in the underarm to side effects of the other injury.Bottom LineShoulder injuries can certainly cause pain in the underarm and other nearby areas. However, look closely at the underarm pain and make sure it’s not caused by another problem.
