Category: Shoulder Pain

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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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Nagging Rotator Cuff Injuries

December 6th, 2019

What is your rotator cuff? The muscles of the rotator cuff function together to stabilize the humerus inside the shoulder blade socket during any arm movement. The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles that are responsible for rotation and movement of your shoulder joint and arm. Muscles that make up the Rotator Cuff Each muscle,

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