Shoulder sprains and strains are very common shoulder injuries that patients see us for. Because the shoulder joint is so mobile, it is easily susceptible to injury, ranging from a minor to an extreme injury. Here we want to talk about two more mild shoulder injuries, a shoulder strain and a shoulder sprain. While they […]
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In order to understand what happens when you dislocate your shoulder, we need to talk about some simple anatomy first. Your shoulder joint is known as a “ball-and-socket” joint and made up of three bones: the collar bone, shoulder blade, and the upper arm (the humerus). The humerus is the “ball” of the joint, while […]
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“Arthritis” is damage to the cartilage in joints. Arthritis happens in the shoulder when the cartilage starts to break down on the ball-and-socket parts of the shoulder joint. The breakdown of cartilage is most often the result from gradual wear and tear, and this is when we would start to experience pain. Symptoms of shoulder […]
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Sore or tight shoulders are one of the most common complaints of adults coming to physical therapy. So we thought we’d bring some therapy to you! Here are 5 exercises to help reduce tight shoulders in increase your mobility: Shoulder Rolls – Sit or stand in an upright position. Relax your shoulders. Roll your shoulders back […]
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Did you know that the shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body? While the shoulder’s extreme mobility allows folks to use their arms in amazing functional ways, it also poses the threat of injury. Let’s talk about the common conditions that can create pain in the shoulder: Tendonitis Tendonitis is inflammation in […]
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The rotator cuff is a set of four small muscles in the shoulder that allow the upper arm to rotate. Injuries to the rotator cuff are found if a person has an accident or does heavy lifting, or can be from normal wear-and-tear and repetitive activities over many years. When the muscles completely tear, it’s […]
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