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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Got shoulder pain? Have you tried OTC anti-inflammatory meds? How about heating pads? Did you get massages thinking that would help? If none of those options has relieved that nagging shoulder pain and you do not want to have surgery, maybe it’s time to try something else. Do platelet rich plasma, or PRP, injections help
Sometimes we make excuses for our pain. I must have slept wrong, I overdid it at the gym today, or I should have asked for help painting that room. You take Tylenol or Aleve and think it will improve, but then it doesn’t. How long will you suffer until you really do something about the
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
