Category: Shoulder Pain

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Weeding Through the Pain: Physical Therapy for Yard Work Strains

April 14th, 2025

Engaging in yard work activities can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal injuries due to the nature of the tasks involved. These tasks often require repetitive motions, such as raking or digging, which can place strain on muscles and joints due to overuse. Additionally, many yard work activities involve awkward postures, such as bending over

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Recovering from Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: The Role of Physical Therapy

April 10th, 2025

Rotator cuff tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the tendons in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder. This condition is commonly caused by repetitive overhead movements, overuse, or age-related wear and tear on the tendons. Symptoms typically include pain and tenderness in the shoulder, particularly when

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Why The Rotator Cuff Is Essential For Shoulder Health

December 11th, 2024

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, but its mobility comes with a trade-off—stability. The rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and tendons, plays a crucial role in maintaining both the mobility and stability of the shoulder joint. Here’s a quick look at what the rotator cuff is and

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Shoulder Popping and Clicking? Restore Your Shoulder Stability With Physical Therapy 

July 1st, 2024

Symptoms of shoulder instability typically include a sensation of the shoulder slipping out of place or feeling loose, recurrent shoulder dislocations or subluxations, and chronic shoulder pain. Individuals may also experience weakness in the shoulder, a limited range of motion, and a feeling of apprehension or fear that the shoulder will dislocate during certain movements.

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Regaining Independence After A Rotator Cuff Repair

May 23rd, 2024

Full-thickness rotator cuff tears, where the tear extends through the entire thickness of the tendon, often necessitate surgical intervention due to the severity and the significant impact on shoulder function. These tears typically result in considerable pain, weakness, and limited range of motion, impairing daily activities and overall quality of life. Non-surgical treatments, such as

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Shoulder Pain & Biceps Dysfunction

April 2nd, 2024

Bicipital tendinitis, also known as biceps tendinitis, is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon, which attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder. It typically arises from overuse, repetitive motions, or sudden injury, leading to pain and discomfort in the front of the shoulder and upper arm. Individuals

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Understanding SLAP Tears: A Guide to Shoulder Labrum Injuries

January 5th, 2024

Shoulder injuries are common, and one specific type that often affects individuals, especially athletes, is a SLAP tear. SLAP, which stands for Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior, refers to an injury to the labrum of the shoulder joint. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for SLAP tears. 

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Rotator Cuff Injuries and Physical Therapy

December 13th, 2023

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their associated tendons that surround the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons play a crucial role in stabilizing the shoulder and allowing it to move in various directions. The four muscles that make up the rotator cuff are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.

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Shoulder or Arm Pain After Throwing? This May Be Why

August 7th, 2023

Throwing is a complex motion that requires many muscles to work together in a precise way to ensure adequate power and accuracy. With high repetition, structures in the shoulder can become damaged or inflamed and cause pain afterward. This article will discuss several possible causes of this type of pain.  1) Rotator Cuff Injury  The

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