You used to reach for a coffee mug without a second thought. Now even that small motion brings a deep, grinding ache, and the pain has started following you to bed. When shoulder pain stops responding to rest, medication, and physical therapy, you may begin to wonder whether something more is needed. For some people,
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Rotator Cuff Tears: Why Your Shoulder Hurts and What You Can Do About It
You reach up to grab a glass from the top shelf, and a sharp ache shoots through your shoulder. That night, you roll onto that side in bed and the pain wakes you up. Lifting your arm to wash your hair suddenly feels like a chore. If any of this sounds familiar, your rotator cuff
Read MoreRehabilitation Exercises for Shoulder Arthritis: Strengthen and Heal Your Joints
Shoulder arthritis can take a toll on your daily life. The simple act of reaching for a kitchen mug or putting on a shirt may become difficult. When pain and stiffness limit your movement, it is easy to feel frustrated or even anxious about the future. However, exercise can help reduce pain and restore function
Read MoreShoulder Pain Solutions: How Orthopedics Can Help
Shoulder pain can be frustrating. This debilitating condition affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it stems from an injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions, shoulder pain can significantly impact our daily lives, hindering simple tasks like lifting objects, reaching overhead, or even getting a good night’s sleep. In this article, we will look
Read MoreShoulder Surgery Pain Relief: Tips for a Quick Recovery
Recovery from shoulder surgery begins right after the surgery. It is a critical phase that you have to go through, and the last thing you want is to delay your recovery. With the right care and preparation, you can have a quick recovery to get back to living your life fully as soon as possible.
Read MoreWorkout Tips for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can hinder you from performing everything – from daily chores to driving, from work duties to exercising. The pain can be caused by various factors, like a sports injury, overuse, or even the way you sleep. Fortunately, there are a number of exercises and stretches you can perform to prevent and relieve shoulder
Read MoreOrthopedic Doctor’s Tips for a Perfect Surgery Recovery
Orthopedic surgery is the first step to regaining your mobility and strength, and relieving your pain, following a debilitating condition or injury. After your operation, it is in your best interest to commit to a healthy recovery in order to avoid complications and to enjoy the maximum benefits of your procedure. While your recuperation period
Read MoreRotator Cuff Injury Causes and Symptoms
Rotator cuff injuries are a very common type of shoulder injury: they are the reason why every year, approximately three million Americans visit their orthopedic doctors. In case you’re wondering what the rotator cuff is, it is a group of shoulder muscles and tendons (the strong fibers that connect muscles to bones) that surround your
Read MoreFrom The Orthopedist’s Desk: Building Shoulder Muscles Safely
If you have had a shoulder injury, a focused conditioning exercise program can help you build up the muscles in your shoulder and allow you to get back to your normal activity level safely. Conditioning exercises help reduce pain and gradually strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility and stability in target muscles, improving overall health in
Read MoreWhat Is Impingement Syndrome?
As you get older, your bones and joints slowly start to weaken, primarily because of repeated use. Doing day-to-day tasks may no longer be easy for you anymore. You may notice consistent pain around your shoulder or hip, hindering you from moving with ease. If you are experiencing this problem, you may have impingement syndrome.
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