Abstract Shoulder pain in the athlete is a frequent complaint. The common differential diagnoses include a broad list of disorders including, rotator cuff tears and tendonitis, shoulder instability, degenerative disease, and others. Although nerve entrapment syndromes is a relatively uncommon etiology of shoulder pain, they must be considered when the diagnosis is uncertain. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve can occur at a number of locations along its course. It is imperative that the clinician recognizes the possible areas and anatomical causes of entrapment of the suprascapular nerve. This will ensure an accurate diagnosis and facilitate appropriate and timely treatment.