There are many injuries and medical conditions that can result in shoulder pain. If you’re experiencing pain in your shoulder, it could indicate a problem that requires medical attention. Don’t live with the pain a moment longer – see an orthopedic professional near you to find out what’s causing your shoulder pain and what your […]
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Shoulder Impingement
Thump the top of your shoulder and you’ll feel bone. Directly beneath that is a group of muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff, which surround your shoulder joint, one of the most complex joints in the body. When the rotator cuff is injured, it can become inflamed like any other connective tissue. […]
Tearing the Glenoid Labrum
Athletes and dancers are quite familiar with the labrum within the hip. However, the labrum in the shoulder pretty much goes unnoticed – until it is injured. In fact, it is the glenoid labrum – the glenoid is the socket of the ball-and-socket joint within the shoulder and the labrum is the cartilage that supports […]
Common Hand Conditions
We often take our hands for granted until one is injured. Our hands are like fine tools – they allow us to do so many things, especially thanks to our thumbs. Any hand injury or hand/wrist pain has the potential to greatly affect a person’s quality of life. Below, we’ll explore some of the more […]
Tennis Elbow Can Happen to Anyone
Did you know it’s possible to get tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) without having ever played tennis? Tennis elbow is an orthopedic condition of the elbow typically caused by overuse, and a very small amount of people actually develop the condition because of playing tennis. Most people get the condition by doing a variety of ordinary […]
