iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2021.v02i01.082Pattern of Practices for Shoulder Pain among Ortho OPD Patients in Civil Hospital Rohru, District ShimlaHariMohanSharmaJalajJhaltaRavinderKumarBackground: Shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness can make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, like reaching for something on a high shelf, driving a car or brushing your hair This study was undertaken with the objective to assess the knowledge about risk factors and practices for shoulder pain among Ortho OPD patients in civil hospital Rohru. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between Aug- December 2020 among Ortho OPD patients in civil hospital Rohru selected by convenience Sampling Technique.Information regarding their socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge, regarding prevention and practices in case of shoulder pain were obtained using a self-administered, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: In the present study 35% (140) of the Patients fall were below 40 years of age while 65% (260) were above 40 years.  54% (216) of patients were male and 46% (184) were female. Among the total study participants, 38 (9.5%%) didn’t know about any risk factor of shoulder pain. 267(66.75%) respondents said that Bad posture while sitting, walking and during sleep is the major risk factor for shoulder pain followed by Lack of physical activity 206 (51.5%). Maximum 280(70%) respondents said that the Exercise and yoga regularly major preventive factor for shoulder pain followed by, maintaining good posture while sitting, walking and sleeping 278(69.5%). Maximum participants, 312(78%) replied that they take pain killer medications in case of shoulder pain followed by pain relief gels 306(76.5%) and Cold applications/ice application 295(73.75%). Conclusion: By Exercise and yoga regularly, maintaining good posture while sitting, walking and sleeping, proper back support while sitting and avoiding heavy lifting on head, we can prevent shoulder pain. Pain killer medications, pain relief gels Cold and Heat applications and resting the shoulder helps in reliving shoulder pain.