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How Your Sports Medicine Doctor Can Get You Back on the Green

If you regularly play sports, whether as a hobby or professionally, you can be vulnerable to injury. Repetitive motions, such as those used during a golf swing, can lead to injury and loss of function, which if left untreated, can get worse over time. A sports medicine doctor is highly specialized in diagnosing and treating

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Surgical Options for Rotator Cuff Repair

A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that causes pain, stiffness and weakness in the shoulder. Some rotator cuff tears can be treated non-surgically with rest, activity restriction, medication and physical therapy. But for severe injuries, surgery may be necessary to successfully repair the damage. The rotator cuff consists of a network of muscles

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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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Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline

A lot of people seek the help of medical specialists to address shoulder pain. One of the common causes of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff tear. This injury is often treated with nonsurgical treatments, such as with rest, physical therapy, and medications. However, some cases call for surgery, such as persistent pain and weakness

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Treatments for a Rotator Cuff Tear

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain, stiffness, and weakness in the shoulder. Sudden shoulder movements or overusing the shoulder can cause a tear, and the risk of tears increases with age – when the muscles and tendons naturally degenerate and weaken. The rotator cuff is made up of a network of muscles

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Common Types of Shoulder Surgeries

The shoulder is a very complex joint made up of many ligaments, tendons, bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. The three main bones that make up the shoulder are the humerus (upper arm bone), shoulder blade (scapula), and clavicle (collarbone). The shoulder can perform many movements, but this capability makes it vulnerable to stress, wear

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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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