Tears in the shoulder’s rotator cuff are very common. When it happens, it can cause a lot of pain and disability and can significantly reduce your ability to use your shoulder, making daily tasks like washing dishes, showering, and getting dressed difficult. The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that help the […]
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Common Causes of Wrist Pain
Wrist pain is a common symptom that can have a variety of causes. The wrist plays a pivotal role in how we use our hands and fingers. Pain or injury in the wrist can have significant negative effects on what we can do with our hands, which can affect our work, hobbies, and quality of […]
What is Trigger Finger?
You don’t have to be an expert marksman to experience Stenosing Tenosynovitis. More commonly known as trigger finger, Stenosing Tenosynovitis is a common musculoskeletal condition in which one or more fingers stiffen up, making it difficult for that finger to transition from a straight to a bent position, and vice versa. Trigger finger happens when […]
What Are My Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder?
One of the most common sources of shoulder pain is calcific tendonitis. It occurs when deposits of hydroxyapatite – crystallized calcium phosphate – forms in shoulder tendons (usually the rotator cuff) and causes inflammation. The pain can be quite severe and lingering. Nonsurgical Treatments for Calcific Tendonitis But here’s the good news – most patients […]
5 Most Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common sources of discomfort. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 67 percent of people experience it at some point in their lives. That’s because the shoulder is one of the largest joints in your body and, therefore one of the most vulnerable to injury or illness. […]
