Four home treatments for mild shoulder pain

Your shoulder is an incredibly complex joint made up of many interwoven ligaments, tendons and muscles. All these tissues operate together to help you rotate your arm, lift objects and raise your arms over your head. You use your shoulders for practically every activity. This means shoulder pain can make your life much more difficult.  […]

Benefits of using manual therapy for shoulder pain treatment

Playing fetch with your dog. Typing that work proposal. Making pancakes for your grandkids. These are all tasks that can become much harder to do when you’re living with shoulder pain.  Unfortunately, many of us are likely to have to deal with shoulder pain-related problems. After all, medical studies estimate that up to 31% of […]

What you should know about diagnosing and treating shoulder pain

Your shoulder is an important joint made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons that help your arm move and carry weight. Since your shoulder is composed of so many parts, it can get hurt for a number of reasons. Shoulder pain may be related to strain or overexertion. In many of these cases, you […]

Why you should turn to a sports therapist for shoulder injury treatment

Throwing a ball. Impacts with other players. Landing on the ground shoulder-first. These are just a few of the ways you could develop a shoulder injury while playing sports.  Shoulder injuries are most common in athletes who make repetitive overhead movements. It’s reported that 30% of such athletes experience a shoulder injury during their career. […]

Four rotator cuff injuries that can set you back

Feeling pain when you comb your hair? Getting a twinge in your shoulder when you reach behind your back? If you answered yes to either question, you might have a rotator cuff injury.  The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and tendons, which help stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for mobility. Damage to these […]

Four conditions that cause pain in the shoulder blade area

The shoulder blades protect the intricate array of soft tissue that connects the arm to the torso, making it an extremely important connection point in the skeletal system. However, if pain develops here, it can be disruptive to your daily activities and quality of life. There is a wide range of potential causes for pain […]

When should I seek treatment if the top of my shoulder hurts?

A little shoulder pain usually isn’t something to be worried about. You could have a sore shoulder after working hard in your yard or from reaching just a bit too high in your cabinet. A sore shoulder usually goes away after a little rest and home treatment. However, if you have pain at the top […]

Five symptoms of a pinched nerve in the shoulder that mean you need treatment

Dealing with shoulder pain can be tough for anyone. People use their shoulders to do so many tasks during a normal day. They help you lift your coffee mug in the morning. They let you raise your arm to wave goodbye as your kids get on the school bus. Shoulder pain can make these normal […]

What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the shoulder?

Never heard of radiculopathy? That’s not very surprising since this term is used by medical professionals. To the average person, radiculopathy is known as a pinched nerve.  Pinched nerves can often occur in the neck, and they often cause issues in the shoulder. Cervical radiculopathy (CR) isn’t as common as lumbar radiculopathy. However, research shows […]

Why do I keep waking up with sore shoulders?

Having a sore shoulder is bad enough, but waking up with one is a downright difficult way to start the day. Think of all the motions your shoulder is responsible for: driving, doing dishes, holding the dog’s leash, etc. Your morning activities are suffering before you’re even out the door for the day.  If you’ve […]

I fell on my shoulder and it hurts to raise my arm: What do I do?

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in your body. It can move up, down, forward and backward, but all this mobility comes with a price: instability. In turn, the instability of the shoulder joint makes it a prime candidate for an injury.  Researchers estimate that shoulder pain is very common with up […]

Two stretches for shoulder blade pain to try

Shoulder pain is a very common issue; it’s estimated that up to 70% of people will experience shoulder pain in their lifetime. Often, this type of pain can be caused by an injury to the rotator cuff. It can come from osteoarthritis in your shoulder as well. However, tense muscles could be the issue if […]