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…
There’s no way around it: our shoulders do a lot for us. Any time you have to reach the top shelf, comb your hair, scratch a funny spot on your back, or swing a baseball bat, you should thank your shoulders for helping you get there. If you’re suffering from any kind of discomfort, there are a number of easy…
Suffer from shoulder pain at night? You might find that your pain worsens at night when you try to sleep—especially if you’re recovering from a shoulder injury. There are a number of reasons why your shoulders might hurt more at night. One common explanation is that during the day, our shoulders are being actively used in a vertical position. This…
Your labrum is an important part of how your arm and shoulder move. If you’re not an orthopedic expert, you might not know exactly where your labrum is—or what it does. Simply put, your labrum is a piece of cartilage that forms a “cup” for the humerus to rotate within. The labrum deepens your shoulder’s socket and protects it from…
Tension, stress, and even sleeping the wrong way can cause shoulder pain ranging from mildly inconvenient to downright agonizing. Our shoulders are an important part of our everyday life. That’s why it’s so important to take proper care of them, and address shoulder pain the minute we feel it start to come on. As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulders,…
Golf should be a time for gentle focus, determination, and relaxation… not acute pain or stress over an injury. However, as with many other sports and athletic activities, there’s always a chance for injury or strain. While it’s important to warm up properly and stretch before you engage in any sort of physical activity, you may still be at risk…
