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Treatment For Shoulder Injuries Due To Sports

As the weather warms up, professional baseball players are back on the diamond, tennis players are competing on the courts, swimmers jump in the pool, and let’s not forget all the weekend warriors who will be giving it their all. No matter your level of expertise, those who participate in overhead sports are likely to

What Can I Do to Prevent Shoulder Injuries?

Most of us don’t think much about our shoulders. That is until one of them begins to hurt. We also don’t think about the fact that our every move affects this very complex shoulder joint. You can injure your shoulder playing all types of sports, but you can also cause a painful result from reaching

How Painful Is a Shoulder Replacement?

Most people who decide to have any joint replaced do it to reduce their pain and regain mobility. Otherwise, you would just live with it and try to relieve the symptoms. Sometimes there can be lasting pain after a joint replacement surgery. How painful is a shoulder replacement?

Separated Shoulder Recovery: What to Expect

If you have ever had any injury to your shoulder, you remember where it happened, how it happened, and you usually remember the pain. When it comes to separated shoulder recovery, here is what you can expect.

Will Shoulder Pain Go Away on Its Own?

Every once in a while you wake up with a weird twitch in your shoulder. You grab your cup of coffee and before you even finish it, you have forgotten all about that pain. That’s not what we’re talking about. We mean shoulder pain that is more serious and doesn’t go away in 15 minutes.

Cortisone Injection in the Shoulder: What to Expect

Our shoulder is a complicated joint, and it happens to be one that involves almost any movement. It’s hard to do anything without moving your shoulder. When it becomes injured for any reason, it is both frustrating and painful. Luckily, cortisone shots can help. Cortisone injection in the shoulder: what to expect.

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Do I Have a Frozen Shoulder?

Do I have a frozen shoulder? Let’s just say it is one of the few medical conditions that is self-explanatory. No, your shoulder is not cold, however it acts like it is frozen and unmovable. Let’s take a deep look at frozen shoulder, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Returning To Sports After Shoulder Surgery

Patience is a virtue! We heard this phrase frequently as we grew up. When it comes to returning to sports after shoulder surgery, patience is required.

7 Tips For Avoiding Shoulder Injuries In The Pool

Many athletes jump in the pool to rehab after an injury. However, swimming can cause shoulder injuries and in fact is the most common injury in swimming. Having a proper swim stroke is critical to prevent shoulder injuries. Swim smart: orthopedic tips for avoiding shoulder injuries in the pool from shoulder specialist Samuel Koo, MD,

Pickleball and Shoulder Injuries: What to Know

Pickleball, Smickleball! If you haven’t heard of pickleball, you must be living on another planet. It is one of the most popular sports today for older Americans. It doesn’t take a lot of practice to learn how to play since it’s part tennis, part badminton, and part ping pong. It seems like the perfect activity