Trying to decide if that pain is neck or shoulder pain? That area of soreness or ache that lives in the region between your neck and shoulder. In truth the issue could be related to either or both at the same time. Commonly people will attempt to “stretch” but too...
Are you unable to sleep on your shoulder due to pain? This is a common complaint for those with shoulder pain. And as luck would have it, the shoulder you are more likely to sleep on is the one that most often is the painful one. Does sleeping on one’s side make them...
Have you experienced a pinching feeling reaching overhead? That bothersome pain only present in a narrow range and goes away as soon as you get the arm lower again. You may even get a similar pinching feeling reaching in other directions as well. This description fits...
Are you concerned your shoulder pain is due to a rotator cuff injury? Every year millions of people report shoulder issues of some origin. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles which serve to “stabilize” the shoulder and enable proper function. If any of the four...
Is your shoulder so stiff that you can’t reach? Having trouble reaching overhead, out to the side, behind your back, or even into the back seat of the car? These are common stiff shoulder complaints by many that have several potential causes. Often people will just...
Are you unable to sleep on a painful shoulder? Are you literally tired from not sleeping due to pain? If so, then it is time to find a solution to the problem. I would venture a guess you likely have already tried a different position. But chances are a simple change...
Shoulder replacements are becoming more common. Every year nearly 100K people will have a replacement. Often the decision is made due to either pain or limited function. After the procedure, many ask the question what are the do’s/don’ts. The good news is that the...
You may have heard before but are wondering just what is impingement syndrome? The term impingement syndrome commonly refers to a type of shoulder pain. This pain specifically occurs when reaching overhead. Typically, there is a very specific range of motion where the...
For those with shoulder pain, they wonder will injections for shoulder pain work? The not so surprising answer is it depends. There are several factors at play with respect to whether an injection will work or not. Not only that but will it solve the problem or just...
Is your shoulder so stiff that you can’t reach? Having trouble reaching overhead, out to the side, behind your back, or even into the back seat of the car? These are common stiff shoulder complaints by many that have several potential causes. Often people will just...