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Shoulder Pain

Is My Gym Routine Hurting My Shoulder?

Experiencing pain after hitting the gym may be a sign that something in your workout is not right. A good gym routine is one that helps you lose weight, build muscle, and increase strength and endurance. Sore and aching shoulders that last longer than the first few days is not one of them. Here are

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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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Preventing Swimmer’s Shoulder

About a third of all competitive swimmers know what it’s like to suffer from Swimmer’s shoulder – one of the most common overuse injuries that professional swimmers experience. Swimmer’s shoulder, also called impingement syndrome, refers to inflammation that builds up in the shoulder as a result of connective tissue rubbing against the shoulder blade. However,

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What Can A Shoulder Surgeon Treat?

Your shoulder is a complex and very mobile joint that allows the arm to move in many directions. This can make it vulnerable to wear and tear injury and conditions such as arthritis. Pain or restricted function in your shoulder can become disabling and prevent you from carrying out normal day to day activities, but

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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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What to Expect from Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Shoulder replacement surgery is performed on the shoulder joint to treat damage or wear and tear, often as a result of an injury or a condition such as arthritis. During the surgery, all or part of the shoulder joint is replaced with artificial components (prosthetics). The extent of the damage will determine the type of

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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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Recovery from Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Your shoulders can take a beating. Whether you sustained an injury in your youth, are active in sports, or have an occupation that requires constant movement in your shoulder, you may find yourself in need of shoulder replacement. While there really is no such thing as minor surgery, shoulder replacement is certainly one of the

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Common Types of Shoulder Surgery

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body and is vulnerable to any number of injuries and conditions, from arthritis and dislocation to degenerative disease and tendon tears. Depending on your condition, your orthopedist may recommend more conservative treatments, like rest and physical therapy to help heal the area; if the

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Treatments for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints for which patients seek medical attention. The shoulder is strong yet delicate, with many soft-tissue structures inside of it that provide support. Because of these various tissues, finding the actual injury within the shoulder can be complex and involve MRIs, X-rays, and ultrasound-guided contrast injections.

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