Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff consists of four shoulder muscles and their tendons. Tendons are strong fibers that connect our muscles to our bones. The shoulder muscles and tendons cover the upper end of our arm bone forming a cuff. Your risk of a rotator cuff tear […]

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a painful condition in the shoulder that occurs when the tendons in the shoulder are irritated, inflamed or degenerated from repetitive overhead motions or structural abnormalities. Shoulder impingement syndrome is typically treated with activity modification, medication and therapy. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Symptoms Shoulder impingement syndrome causes an aching pain in the […]

Shoulder Arthritis Symptoms

Arthritis is a common disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility, and swelling. Arthritis is actually a term for a group of over 100 diseases that affect the muscle and skeletal system, particularly the joints. Arthritis alters the cartilage in joints. Cartilage is a very tough, shock absorbing material that covers the ends of many […]