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Physical Therapy
August 6, 2019
What Causes Shoulder Injuries?Most shoulder pain occurs following repetitive movements. These movements cause wear and tear that breaks down your rotator cuff tendons. Activities such as...
Physical Therapy
August 2, 2019
Do you find your shoulders aching at the end of the day or when having to lift your arms?Why Our Shoulders HurtOur shoulders are the most complicated...
Shoulder Pain
July 30, 2019
Shoulder pain can present itself in many different ways. We may first notice pain and/or tightness when moving our arm in certain directions. Then, it may...
Physical Therapy
July 26, 2019
One common shoulder issue we may have experienced is called impingement. This is when the muscles of our rotator cuff become subjected to repeated pinching in...
Physical Therapy
July 24, 2019
If you have shoulder impingement some discomfort you may experience include: Restricted ranges of motionMuscle weaknessPain when raising your arms, sleeping, or with overhead movements. It...
Physical Therapy
July 13, 2019
Repetitive overuse of muscles in your shoulders can lead to irritation of tendons. Some examples of common repetitive activities include: GardeningYard workThrowing a baseball with your...
Physical Therapy
June 14, 2019
Shoulder discomfort such as, general tightness, achiness, sharp pain with specific movements, or inability to lift the weight of our arm comfortably or at all may...
Physical Therapy
June 12, 2019
Some of the most common ailments related to the shoulder include tight/overworked muscles, tendonitis, impingement and, joint stiffness. All of these can cause pain, weakness, and...
Physical Therapy
June 2, 2019
More and more of us are planning to spend an increased amount of time outdoors. This also means that we need to be more cognizant of...
Physical Therapy
May 24, 2019
“My shoulder is killing me! I can’t even get my arm up to wash my hair!” Shoulder pain, whether it be sharp and stabbing, or dull...
Physical Therapy
May 24, 2019
“My shoulder is killing me! I can’t even get my arm up to wash my hair!” Shoulder pain, whether it be sharp and stabbing, or dull...
Physical Therapy
May 15, 2019
The shoulder is a common region in which people complain of pain and discomfort and trouble lifting their arm. Shoulder discomfort and pain can commonly affect...
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