Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is a non invasive way for an orthopedic surgeon to get an up close look at what’s going on inside your shoulder. If you’ve been experiencing intense shoulder pain as the result of an acute injury or stress, it’s an excellent way to determine the source of your pain and potentially resolve it at the same time.…
Football is a classic American pastime that comes with its fair share of risks. Due to the high-impact nature of the sport, football players are prone to a number of injuries—especially around their shoulders. However, it’s easy to prevent injury by using proper form, wearing protective pads and a helmet, and following these common injury prevention protocols. One part of…
A working knowledge of one’s shoulder is paramount to properly diagnosing pain or discomfort. Many people don’t realize just how complex our shoulders actually are—they’re comprised of many different bones, muscles, joints, and tendons, which is what makes them such an important part of our bodies. And when you truly understand how each part of our shoulder operates, you may…
Shoulder pain can range from mildly annoying to downright debilitating, and there’s a wide variety of different issues, injuries, or illnesses that can cause it. While it’s relatively uncommon, some kinds of shoulder pain may actually be caused by lung cancer. While it’s rare, it’s important to understand the warning signs right away so you can effectively manage your health!…
If intense shoulder pain has you tossing and turning at night, or waking up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning, you’re not alone. Shoulder pain at night is relatively common and may have a variety of different issues causing it. That’s why I’m here. As a longtime orthopedic surgeon serving the greater Raleigh, NC area, I’ve…
Shoulder pain is pretty common. After all, our shoulders do a whole lot for us—and they’re a little more complicated than you might think. Your shoulder is much more than just one muscle in your body, it’s a collection of muscles and tendons all working together to serve a purpose. That purpose? Moving and rotating your arm. So, if you’re…
