SHOULDER

Shoulder pain is another common injury most Americans will deal with at some point in their lifetime, and its prevalence increases as we age. Chances are you have a family member or friend who suffered a torn rotator cuff and subsequently had it repaired. Rotator cuff tears are the leading cause of shoulder pain and become more common as we age. Rotator cuff tendinitis (formally known as shoulder impingement) is another common source of shoulder pain.

Fortunately, patients with rotator cuff tendinitis respond very well to physical therapy and do not need more invasive treatments. Shoulder dislocations and subluxations are common in younger, more active populations and can require surgery.

Injures We Treat the Most

Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, and tears in these tissues can lead to pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder.
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
This occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become compressed or irritated as they pass through the narrow space (subacromial space) between the shoulder blade and the top of the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and limited movement, especially when raising the arm.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
This condition involves stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, often due to inflammation and thickening of the shoulder capsule, leading to restricted mobility and pain with movement.
Shoulder Dislocation
When the upper arm bone (humerus) pops out of the shoulder socket, it can cause intense pain, swelling, and instability in the shoulder joint.
Shoulder Arthritis
Like other joints, the shoulder can develop arthritis, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, particularly in activities that require overhead movement.
Labral Tears
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that helps stabilize the shoulder joint, and tears in this structure can cause pain, clicking or catching sensations, and feelings of instability in the shoulder.
Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa sacs in the shoulder, which help reduce friction between tendons and bones, can lead to pain, swelling, and limited shoulder movement.
Tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder, such as the biceps tendon or the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles, can cause pain, especially with overhead activities.

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If you or a family member are dealing with any of the above and the symptoms have not improved in more than three weeks, chances are you would greatly benefit from at least one formal visit with a licensed physical therapist. While most aches and pains do improve on their own, persistent issues often require formal evaluation from a musculoskeletal expert.

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