Health blog Category: Shoulder Pain
Why We Get Shoulder Discomfort and Ways to Fix It
By Abbey Fecher, DPT
Shoulder discomfort is a very common problem and can cause a lot of difficulty with many daily activities. People frequently come to physical therapy with different complaints involving the shoulder. The number one complaint: pain in and around the joint that in turn radiates up into the neck or down the arm. Some people also experience stiffness in the shoulder which causes difficulty moving the joint or overall weakness in the shoulder which can extend down into the hand.
3 Ways to Beat Achy Shoulders
Do you find your shoulders aching at the end of the day or when having to lift your arms? Whether your pain is from an old injury or just from moving all day long, try these simple techniques to feel better and stronger.
Why Your Shoulders Hurt
Your shoulders are the most complicated joints in your body and thus, one of the most easily injured. They have to move through an incredible 180 degrees of motion, while still maintaining stability and strength.
Read full blogIs Your Shoulder Pain Coming From the Rotator Cuff?
Have you ever felt a twinge in your shoulder when lifting something, or do you suffer from an aching shoulder at the end of the day? This could be a sign that your rotator cuff is weak and irritated. Various studies* show that 20% of people with shoulder pain after age 32 have a rotator cuff tear. This jumps up to 30% after age 40 and over 80% in people with shoulder pain after age 60.
Read full blogHow to Relieve Shoulder Pain
If your shoulder is painful with certain motions or when you sleep, your rotator cuff could be giving you trouble. You need the strength and stability of your rotator cuff to relieve that pain and help you complete all of your daily activities such as:
- Brushing your hair
- Brushing your teeth
- Lifting objects overhead
- Throwing a baseball.
The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles that surround your shoulder joint, guiding and controlling the way your shoulder moves.
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