Pain in the shoulder area usually develops as a slow process, but can be a considerable limitation in the way you live your daily life. Causes can be very diverse. To name a few examples: a torn muscle, an infection, a ‘frozen shoulder’. Another cause can be overstraining, especially when you repeat the same movements for a longer period of time. Complaints in the shoulder area can radiate to the neck. In some cases stress or tension from home or work related situations can cause complaints in de shoulder area.