As a doctor, I understand that not every medical professional is right 100% of the time with 100% of their patients. That’s why I highly recommend and encourage everyone to seek out a second opinion before considering a major surgery—especially shoulder surgery. In the medical field, there are a lot of different ways we can do things to help our…
A total shoulder replacement surgery is a highly beneficial procedure that treats the intense pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by different forms of arthritis affecting the shoulder. Doctors often recommend the procedure to patients suffering from the end stages of shoulder arthritis. Also referred to as a total shoulder arthroplasty, this procedure often restores the shoulder to its full range…
For over 12 years, Larry Loeser suffered from mild to severe shoulder pain. During that time, he saw a couple of doctors who all recommended the same thing: eventually, he’d need a surgery to replace his deteriorating shoulder cartilage. Larry knew that he needed to hold out on having the surgery for as long as possible. Years ago, his father…
If you’re a weight lifter, you know the deal: no pain, no gain. While post-lifting soreness is always to be expected, sharp shoulder pain when lifting weights is not. That’s why it’s so important to maintain proper form, take adequate rest days, and not load on the weight too quickly. Shoulder injuries are commonly the result of improper form and…
When it comes to starting the New Year off right, most people claim they want to get into shape immediately. That’s why you’ll often find the gyms packed the first few weeks of January, and the really determined folks will stay at it throughout February, March, and the remainder of the year as well. If you work out regularly, you…
If you’ve been suffering from shoulder pain and swelling, shoulder tendonitis may be the main culprit. It refers to the swelling and inflammation of your rotator cuff, which is largely responsible for giving your arm and shoulder a wide range of motion. There are many potential causes of shoulder tendonitis, but two main ones include overuse and acute injury. However,…
