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...
People often wonder whether they can exercise with shoulder arthritis. The answer is YES…but with a few items to keep in mind. First off, just what really is shoulder arthritis. Well, arthritis is just another name for age-related changes. So, if you live long enough...
Many people wonder, just what is a frozen shoulder. Well, a frozen shoulder is the less technical name for adhesive capsulitis. Put another way, it is a tightening up of the shoulder capsule which results in reduced motion and often pain. There are 3 phases to a...
Many people wonder if surgery is necessary for a rotator cuff tear? Five or even ten years ago the answer would be a resounding YES, but not so much anymore. Presently, researchers are suggesting that there are those who will be just fine rehabbing. So, the next...
Everyday millions of people struggle with neck and shoulder pain. Pain that disrupts their sleep and impacts their ability to complete daily tasks. This pain may be sharp, shooting, or even burning. It may cause trouble working or even performing childcare duties....
Does your shoulder hurt reaching overhead? Do you experience sharp, pinching, stabbing pains any time you attempt to raise your arm overhead? Does this pain impact your daily activities that involve a reaching motion? If you answered YES to any of those 3 questions,...
Are you struggling to sleep because of shoulder pain? If so, know that every night many others experience the same issue. As a result of this struggle, the solution for sleeping without shoulder pain is highly sought after. So why is it that the shoulder can hurt more...
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. At times this joint has the capacity to make noises when it moves. As such many wonder if it is bad if their shoulder “pops”? And to that question the answer is…it depends. It depends upon whether this is pain when...
For those folks dealing with shoulder pain, many wonder if an injection will help. For some, an injection may help but unfortunately for others it does not. There are conditions more likely to respond than others, however, there is no way to know for sure whether it...
Rotator cuff injuries are nearly as common as the common cold, yet for a large number surgery is often recommended. However, more and more data shows that surgery may not be the best option anymore. Taking the time to properly rehabilitate the shoulder can achieve...