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How to Prevent a Rotator Cuff Tear

A torn rotator cuff is one of the most common shoulder injuries for which people see their doctors. Patients who are over the age of 60 and young athletes are susceptible to the injury, because the tear occurs in the mass of muscles and tendons that hold the ball of the upper arm bone firmly

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Reasons To See A Joint Specialist

There are many different causes of joint pain or immobility, and they all require slightly different treatments. Some joint conditions may only be temporary and can be resolved with rest, while other causes of joint pain such as arthritis, can become steadily worse and require treatment. If you have concerns about a joint, you may

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Five Things You Can Do to Prevent Tendonitis

Tennis elbow and other types of tendonitis can make daily tasks painful and prevent you from engaging in the sports you love. Tendonitis (also known as tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon, the strong, flexible bands of tissue – similar to a braided rope – that hold muscles to bones. Tendons make it possible for

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What is Nursemaid’s Elbow?

Nursemaid’s elbow, known medically as radial head subluxation, is a common injury of early childhood – especially among children under the age of five. It is sometimes referred to as a “pulled elbow,” because it occurs when a toddler or preschooler’s elbow is pulled and partially dislocates. Dislocation means the bone shifts and slips out

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Shoulder Pain After Waking Up, Causes and Treatment

Mitigating Morning Discomfort: How to Give Pain the Cold Shoulder Humans are creatures of habit; we have some routines that we just can’t shake. For many, this includes our sleeping patterns. If you’re a side sleeper, chances are you’ve woken up on more than one occasion with shoulder pain or soreness. It’s actually quite common.

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