Category: Shoulder Pain

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How Strength Deficits Alter Shoulder Motion and Pain

December 23rd, 2022

In order to perform normal, pain-free shoulder motion, it is necessary that there is adequate strength around the joint. While this sounds simple, normal shoulder motion depends on what are called “force couples” – opposing forces that act simultaneously on the shoulder during motion to provide stability. If these force couples are disrupted, abnormal motion

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Elevated Shoulder Posture? Identifying Causes and Solutions

September 20th, 2022

Many people are familiar with the concept of keeping the shoulders “down and back” to improve their posture. But this is sometimes easier said than done. This article will identify possible causes of elevated shoulder posture and provide some simple solutions that can improve it.  Causes of Elevated Shoulder Posture The muscles that are primarily

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Shoulder Pain: Biomechanics and Pathology

June 24th, 2022

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. For everyday activities, it is important that we have the ability to reach overhead, behind the back, and perform internal and external rotation. If there is impairment of the muscles responsible for these motions or the mobility of the shoulder joint, significant

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Structures Affecting Shoulder Stability

February 21st, 2022

The Glenohumeral Joint The shoulder joint is primarily composed of the glenoid fossa of the scapula and the humerus and is medically referred to as the glenohumeral joint. This joint is the most mobile joint in the human body as it has considerable range of motion in multiple planes of movement. With this increased mobility

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Scapular Winging Go Untreated

October 20th, 2021

Have you ever noticed that one or both of your shoulder blades stick out away from your back, almost giving the appearance of wings? Although it may seem relatively harmless, this condition, known as scapular winging, is abnormal. The “wing” that you see is your shoulder blade which has pulled away from where it is

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Strengthen the Rotator Cuff Muscles with These 3 Exercises

October 13th, 2021

Do you ever have pain or difficulty when reaching overhead to get something off of a high shelf? What about when reaching your arm behind your back to bathe or put on clothes? Can’t participate in throwing activities without pain? If you answered yes to any of these, it is likely that you are experiencing

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Nagging Pain Between Your Shoulders? This Muscle Group Could be The Cause

September 10th, 2021

The rhomboids (rhomboid minor and major) are a muscle group found in the upper back that are a common cause of pain around or between your shoulders, as well as upper to mid-back pain.  Anatomy of the Rhomboids  The rhomboids are located directly underneath the large trapezius muscle. They originate at the thoracic spine and

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Biceps Tendinitis May Be Causing Your Anterior Shoulder Pain

August 13th, 2021

Have you ever experienced pain when reaching overhead to grab a can out of a cabinet, reaching into the back seat of your car, or participating in your favorite sports like baseball, tennis, or swimming? Biceps tendinitis is a frequently seen culprit of pain at the front of the shoulder, especially when performing overhead movements.

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Everything You Need to Know About Frozen Shoulder

January 29th, 2020

Overview Are you having difficulty reaching overhead? Does your shoulder lock up when you try putting on your shirt? Is it painful or difficult to put your hand behind your head? Motions that used to be easy and comfortable are now feeling stiff and painful. You may have Adhesive Capsulitis or better known as “Frozen

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