How much physical therapy do I need after rotator cuff surgery?

Have a torn rotator cuff that isn’t responding to nonsurgical treatments? Then you will probably soon be one of the up to 250,000 Americans who have rotator cuff repair surgery annually.  Fortunately, this type of surgery is generally successful. But it can take some time to recover from. Generally, people who have had a rotator […]

How painful is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?

Like more than 5.7 million other Americans, you tore a rotator cuff. In your case, the injury was so severe that you needed surgery to treat it. So, you found a good surgeon and went under the knife. But have you given much thought to what comes after your surgery? Physical therapy is a commonly […]

Three conditions that can lead to back, shoulder and elbow pain

It can be tricky for you to figure out why you’re feeling back, shoulder and elbow pain. There are many issues that can cause these types of pain, and your pain could originate from any of these three locations.  Fortunately, physical therapists can help you discover why you’re feeling a combination of back, shoulder and […]

I fell and hurt my shoulder. How can I treat my pain naturally?

If you fell and hurt your shoulder, it can make moving your arm uncomfortable and even painful. Shoulder injuries may inhibit your arm’s range of motion, which can make routine tasks difficult, like driving or just reaching to grab something.  Are you wondering how to help your shoulder after you fell and hurt it? Physical […]

Three causes of pain in the upper right part of your shoulder blade

People use their right arms every day to get dressed, drink coffee and more. However, any tasks that you use your right arm for are more difficult when you’re feeling pain in the upper right part of your shoulder near the shoulder blade.  Medical professionals know the shoulder blade as the scapula. There are many […]

What is causing the pain on top of my shoulder bone?

If you experience pain in the shoulder while extending your arm out, or just while moving your arms throughout the day, then you might be suffering from a shoulder injury or condition. There are many different causes behind shoulder pain, but some of them can worsen with time. That’s why it’s important to seek consultation […]

Three common shoulder injuries from falling

You’re walking around your house. You stumble on the edge of a rug and fall on your shoulder. Such a scenario is a fairly common one, and it can have serious consequences.  For instance, many common shoulder injuries result from falling, and falls are often a source of injury. One medical study reports that about […]

Five pinched nerve in shoulder symptoms that mean you may need treatment

You use your shoulder for several activities throughout the day. You probably don’t pay it much mind until it is in pain; then you realize how important your shoulder is to most of your arm’s movements. Shoulder pain varies depending on the cause. It’s normal to experience mild soreness after some physically demanding activity or […]

What are common symptoms of shoulder tendinitis?

Pain is probably the most common symptom of shoulder tendinitis, but this symptom can also come from many other shoulder conditions. Physical therapists can help you learn more about the symptoms that are specific to shoulder tendinitis. Shoulder tendinitis occurs when the rotator cuff or biceps tendons in your shoulder become inflamed. This condition is […]

What can physical therapists do for the burning pain in my shoulder?

That burning pain in your shoulder is becoming a daily occurrence, and nothing you’ve tried has been able to get rid of the pain. If this is the situation you’re in, you should consider getting help from a physical therapist.  Shoulder pain is something that many U.S. adults have experienced in their lives, which isn’t […]

Why do I have shoulder and upper arm pain?

The answer to this question is not always obvious, and it can change from person to person. However, these facts don’t change how important figuring out why you have shoulder and upper arm pain is.  Shoulder pain is one of the most common types of pain. Medical researchers estimate that up to 31% of Americans […]

Three exercises for treating shoulder and upper arm pain

The shoulder and upper arm muscles help people perform many normal daily activities. For instance, your biceps help lift your arm to sip your coffee, and your triceps help lower your cup back to the table.  Unfortunately, it’s likely that you’ll experience shoulder and upper arm pain at some point in your life, and medical […]