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 […]

Two effective shoulder stretches for reducing pain

Have you ever woken up in the morning with pain and tightness in your shoulders? This is a common occurrence for many people. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 70% of people will experience shoulder pain in their lifetime.  Physical therapy is an effective option for your shoulder pain. Therapists can help you find […]

Three types of rotator cuff rehab exercises

Since we rely on our elbows to do so much, elbow injuries are very common. In particular, injuries very often occur in the rotator cuff, which is a collection of muscles and connective tissue that joins the arm to the shoulder. This important part of the body needs to be strong enough to endure the […]

Shoulder stretches for pain — working with a physical therapist

Shoulder pain can strike for so many reasons — repetitive motion injury, sports-related injury and conditions related to the aging process. In some cases, the pain can go away in a very short period of time or it could be the result of an incurable condition that requires long-term management. In addition to a wide […]

Four tips to help prevent golf-related shoulder pain

Golf is often viewed as a game where there isn’t much activity, but people who have actually played this sport would disagree strongly. There’s a lot of walking involved, and swinging a club uses muscles in your legs, trunk, shoulders and arms.  All this movement can lead to many types of pain. One common type […]

Two causes of post-car accident arm pain in Ferndale, WA

Although Ferndale, Washington, isn’t a hotbed of car accidents, it’s still possible to injure yourself in one. In fact, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission reports that there were more than 120 car accident-related injuries in Whatcom County from 2015 to 2017. If you’ve been in a car accident in Ferndale recently, you could be dealing […]

Falling on the shoulder can cause these two injuries

The shoulder is an important structure, and this is especially true when it comes to movements people make every day. An example is that the shoulder allows you to raise your arm over your head and grab a glass off a high kitchen shelf. It’s also vital to movements like throwing. Falling on your shoulder […]

Two shoulder injuries you could get from a fall

Falling is one of the most common ways to injure yourself. In fact, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that more than 2.8 million fall injuries are treated by hospital emergency rooms every year. Many of these include shoulder injuries, and it’s important to be aware of which shoulder injuries are most common after […]

Neck, shoulder and arm pain with numbness in the fingers — what does it mean?

It is common for patients to experience neck pain that is accompanied by shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness in the fingers. This group of symptoms can range from a relatively mild inconvenience to a debilitating problem that affects nearly every aspect of your life. Everything from driving to work in the morning to getting […]

Two stretches that can help with shoulder pain from sleeping

The shoulder is a complex joint, and it’s used to do many tasks that you do every day. While sleeping is usually good for the body, it can cause issues in the shoulder and neck. Usually, such issues are a result of poor head and neck support, but they could also be caused by sleeping […]

Three phases of physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery

The rotator cuff is a shoulder structure that’s made up of four muscles and tendons. This part of your shoulder is vital for moving your arm, and it also helps keep the upper arm bone firmly seated in the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff is torn, surgery may be required to repair it. After […]

Three treatments for frozen shoulder pain down the arm

Adhesive capsulitis is a condition that gradually causes decreased range of motion in the shoulder. Also called frozen shoulder, this condition can also lead to a high level of pain, and the pain can even be felt down your arm at times. Physical therapists have several techniques that can help with the pain of this […]