Most of us don’t give a second thought to our shoulders, until we hurt one. We don’t realize how almost everything we do needs shoulder movement and flexibility, since being able to rotate our shoulder joints is key to most activities. An accident or any fall can cause a rotator cuff tear, and many times
Arthroscopic surgery has changed the way shoulder surgeons do surgery and when and if patients consider having it performed. In the past many people would put off needed shoulder surgery or never have it at all due to all the possible complications that could result from traditional open surgery. Now, more people are getting pain
Like anything else that someone procrastinates about or makes excuses not to do, real consequences can occur. An infected tooth can turn into a severe problem if not treated promptly, or neglecting your tax returns will come back to haunt you with untold monetary penalties. Why do we do it? It could be fear or
Navigating common gymnastics shoulder injuries is commonplace if you train, coach, or participate in gymnastics. The shoulder is a complicated and easily injured joint in gymnasts. Let’s find out how to prevent and treat labral tears, rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and dislocations.
Whether you are attempting to throw a softball or reaching into a cabinet for an ingredient, a rotator cuff injury can stop you from playing the game or eat something different. If you’re experiencing tightness and pain in your shoulder, and it is getting worse, could be a rotator cuff tear or strain?
Arthritis can affect any joint, and the shoulder is a good example. Being active with an injured or arthritic shoulder is often hard for patients due to the pain and lack of mobility it causes. It hurts to move in any direction, up, down, or sideways. It becomes debilitating as it progresses usually after age
How often have you had a twinge in your shoulder and popped a couple of pills? Probably too many to count. Then two days later that pain is a bit worse. How many times do you reach for a pain reliever before you decide to take action? Maybe you procrastinate because you fear surgery is
Do you sometimes have pain in your neck? Then are there times your shoulder hurts? If you aren’t exactly sure where the pain is coming from, you’re not alone. It can be hard to tell. Let’s discover how to tell the difference between shoulder and neck pain.
As we get older we may hear all kinds of clicking or popping sounds coming from our body when we get up from a sitting position or just move around. Sometimes those sounds are accompanied by pain and other times they are not. Even if there is no pain, if a popping sound comes from
What is shoulder bursitis and how can I treat it? There are 150 bursae in our bodies. They are very thin tissue-like sacs filled with fluid that help to cushion areas where there can be friction, like our elbow, knee, and shoulder. They help to prevent irritation between tendons and bones, and ligaments and bones.
