You’re lifting the canoe onto your car’s roof rack when you feel it again—that pain and weakness through your shoulder and down your arm. Rubbing your shoulder joint, you wonder what on earth is going on and how you’re going to address it. If you’re...
Shoulder pain can be a common day-to-day occurrence. We’ve all experienced it at some point. However, if that pain lingers for a long time and affects your life on a day-to-day basis, it may be a sign there’s a bigger problem. A rotator cuff tear is the most common...
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a painful condition that is caused by a spectrum of conditions from shoulder subacromial bursitis to rotator cuff tendonitis. This pain is often consistent and worsens over time, especially when an individual raises their arm forward...
The Quick Answer: Most orthopaedic surgeons choose to focus on a specific area of the body. This is known as their sub-specialty. If experiencing chronic shoulder pain, it’s best to see an Orthopaedic shoulder specialist who focuses and specializes on Upper Extremity...
The shoulder is held in place by a group of four muscles and tendons, called a rotator cuff, which covers and protects the humerus and lets you raise and move your arm. Pain in your shoulder can have many causes. Below, you’ll find common conditions that cause...
It’s a bit tricky, as research shows that over 50% of people with rotator cuff tears do not feel any symptoms. However, symptoms may appear over time if the tear gets worse. When symptoms are present, they typically present as shoulder pain, weakness, and...
