Does diabetes cause shoulder pain?
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects 11% of the U.S. population and millions of people worldwide. While diabetes is primarily known for its impact on blood sugar control, it can also lead to a variety of other health complications, including shoulder pain. In fact, about 21% of diabetic patients reported experiencing shoulder stiffness […]
8 stretches and exercises for a pinched nerve in your shoulder
A pinched nerve in your shoulder can have many uncomfortable side effects. Not only does it cause pain or discomfort in your neck and shoulders, but it can also cause pain that radiates all the way down to your hands. At the same time, it can cause you to lose strength in your shoulders and […]
How to relieve muscle spasms in the neck and shoulder at home using things you learned in PT
If you’ve had a muscle spasm before, you know how painful it can be and why most people do their best to avoid them. On average, about 60% of adults have reported experiencing muscle spasms on occasion. Most people aren’t aware that physical therapy can help with muscle spasms. Not only this, but a physical […]
3 ways PT can help break up the lump of scar tissue on top of your shoulder muscle
Do you have a strange lump on the top of your shoulder? Do your muscles feel tight and stiff? Have you previously experienced an injury to your shoulder? You could be dealing with scar tissue. Luckily, physical therapy can help you reduce that tension in your shoulder so you can regain mobility and comfort. It’s […]
Trap imbalance: How it affects athletes and how PT can help
Is one of your shoulders higher than the other? Do your shoulders feel tight and painful on one side? Are you spending hours in the gym, training endlessly trying to fix it? Put down the barbell for a second and read this. We’re going to talk about trap imbalances and what you can do about […]
3 ways dry needling near you can help ease shoulder and neck pain
Shoulder and neck pain are common complaints among adults and can be caused by a variety of factors. Overuse, injury, poor posture, and age-related conditions can all contribute to pain and discomfort in the neck and shoulders. If you are experiencing chronic pain in these areas, there are many ways that physical therapy techniques can […]
Explore 3 exercises PT experts can use to cut biceps tendinitis pain
Biceps tendinitis is a disorder that affects the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow. The main symptom of biceps tendinitis is pain when moving the arm or shoulder. It occurs when the biceps tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. You can develop biceps tendinitis from activities that require repetitive arm movements or from lifting heavy […]
Uncover 3 ways PT can treat your shoulder blade trigger points
Do you have uncomfortable knots in the muscles surrounding your shoulder blade? You may not have known this, but those are called trigger points. Trigger points are tiny points in the muscles of your shoulder that have cramped and become stiff. You can usually feel them as little bumps around your shoulder blade that hurt […]
3 ways shoulder blade trigger points can make your job tougher
Trigger points are knots that develop along the fibers of a muscle or in your fascia. They are also one of the most common soft tissue problems. One spot that trigger points often occur is in the trapezius muscle that helps support the shoulder blade. This muscle stretches from below the shoulder blades, up the […]
Can the carpal tunnel syndrome you developed at work also be causing your shoulder pain?
The carpal tunnel is a small passageway composed of ligaments and bones on the palm side of the wrist. The median nerve regulates movement and sensation in the thumb and the first three fingers. It passes through this passageway, together with the ligaments of the fingers and thumb. When this nerve is pinched or compressed, […]
Referred shoulder pain: 4 places it could be coming from
The muscles, ligaments and tendons in your shoulder can all cause shoulder pain. Yet your pain can also come from other places outside of your shoulder. This is known as referred shoulder pain. How can you tell the difference? A physical therapist can tell you that moving your shoulder may help or worsen your shoulder […]
3 reasons your shoulder is popping and in pain
Your shoulder may click or pop when you move it. This is known as crepitus. A cracking, grinding, or popping shoulder may be accompanied by a sharp pain or warmth. Shoulder popping and pain can be quite disarming, and your symptoms are likely the result of an underlying health condition or injury. What is crepitus? […]
