Winter Causing Flare-Ups of Shoulder Pain and Inflammation

When it gets colder, many people begin to suffer from nagging joint pain and inflammation. A frozen shoulder can become excruciatingly painful in winter. If you are suffering from problems such as aches and immobility in your shoulder joint, do not suffer in silence. There are several causes of shoulder pain and limited movement. The…

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How to Deal with Shoulder Pain During the Summer

With the warmer weather, you may desire to get out and enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, golf or beach volleyball. These activities can be strenuous on your shoulders. Overuse can lead to injury and pain. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, there are a few things you can do to ease your symptoms, so you…

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5 Signs You May Have a Rotator Cuff Injury

The shoulder joints are unique in their structure, allowing for the wide range of motion in the arms, which is controlled by the rotator cuff. The upper arm bone, or humerus, is held inside the shallow socket of the scapula, or shoulder, by the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff. This group of tissues…

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Surgery of the Acromioclavicular Joint

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the point where the clavicle and the scapula (part of the shoulder blade) meet. There is not much movement in this joint, but it can be a source of pain should an injury cause separation or dislocation, or if arthritis sets in. Sometimes non-surgical treatments such as rest, medication, physical…

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Be Wary of Common Injuries Sustained During Winter

The arrival of the festive period is a heartening and joyful time of year. Given that this year has seen nationwide restrictions on travel and socializing, many will undoubtedly be looking forward to spending time with friends and family. Cozily gathering at home to share gifts and food with loved ones is a highlight of…

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4 Common Causes of Chronic Shoulder Pain

Your shoulders are one the most complex joints in your body. These joints can be vulnerable to health issues stemming from overuse or acute injury. If you are dealing with chronic shoulder pain, a visit to an orthopedic surgeon can give you an accurate diagnosis to help provide relief. Here are the four most common…

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The Limitations of Shoulder Pain

Reaching over your head can become impossible with severe shoulder pain. Limited mobility and excruciating pain can have a huge impact on your daily activities. Even mild shoulder pain can make everyday actions such as brushing your hair challenging. Identifying the cause and following through with proper treatment can relieve the pain and restore your…

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Unexplained Shoulder Pain

You get broadsided at an intersection and slammed against the door. You expect your shoulder to hurt after that. You get tackled on the field and thrown to the ground. You can expect to feel pain. You misstep and fall on your arm. Again, you are not surprised when you feel pain. But, when you…

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What Causes Shoulder Impingement?

The shoulder configuration is unique in comparison to other joints. While most joints have tendons outside of the bones that connect to larger muscles, the shoulder has tendons confined between bones in the joint. The rotator cuff is a set of tendons that are between the humeral head (upper arm bone) and glenoid (shoulder blade…

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Quick Return to Athletic Life After Labral Tear in Shoulder

Several years ago Zack suffered a shoulder injury while doing shoulder presses at the gym that resulted in a labral tear in his shoulder. His torn labrum resulted in him suffering recurrent shoulder dislocations with a secondary issue being a SLAP tear. Over the years and being active playing soccer, boxing, skin boarding and rock…

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