What the Hell is a Shoulder Labral Tear?
Understanding Shoulder Labral Tear Shoulder glenoid labrum injuries are common in sports where repetitive overhead movements and physical contact are present. The shoulder has more…
The Elusive Origin of the Referred Shoulder Pain
Understanding Referred Shoulder Pain Referred shoulder pain is a condition in which pain is experienced in the shoulder area although it originates a different area…
Finding a Relief Pitcher for Rotator Cuff Tendonitis – Supraspinatus Tendonitis
Understanding Supraspinatus Tendonitis Supraspinatus tendonitis is a common injury in many sports that include aggressive overhead movements. The supraspinatus is a muscle located on the…
How to Heat up a Frozen Shoulder
Understanding Frozen Shoulder/ Adhesive Capsulitis Older athletes are more prone to suffer from the frozen shoulder syndrome, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder…
What is a Long Head Bicep Rupture?
Understanding a Long Head of Biceps Brachii Tendon Rupture Proximal biceps brachii tendon ruptures (bicep rupture) are more common than most would assume. High intensity…
Subacromial Bursitis Made Easy
Understanding Shoulder Bursitis The subacromial bursa is a thin sac-like structure that is located just under the acromioclavicular or AC joint of the shoulder. The…
Tennis Shoulder: Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder
[caption id="attachment_686" align="alignleft" width="193" caption="IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME OF THE SHOULDER"][/caption] A friend of one of our coaches came to see me yesterday with left shoulder pain. …
How to Survive a Rotator Cuff Tear
[caption id="attachment_456" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="The Pitcher's Fear of the Rotator Cuff Tear"][/caption] As I came up with the title of this article I actually laughed…
Shoulder Therapy Made Easy
[caption id="attachment_431" align="alignleft" width="259" caption=""Look Maa, the Shoulder Therapy is Working!""][/caption] If you are experiencing general shoulder pain and want to return to exercising your…
Avoiding Long-Term Problems with a Dislocated Shoulder
[caption id="attachment_427" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="SHOULDER DISLOCATION - "HERE COMES THE PAIN""][/caption] Shoulder dislocation is an all too common an injury for many sports with both…
How To Treat Shoulder Pain Caused By AC Joint Separation
[caption id="attachment_418" align="alignleft" width="69" caption="Location of Separated Shoulder Pain"][/caption] Acromioclavicular joints or AC joints are easily injured and susceptible to secondary issues such as arthritis,…