Why is playing tennis causing me to feel shoulder pain?
Playing tennis was supposed to help you get out of the house and be more active. Yet you’ve reached a point where every tennis session leaves you with pain in your shoulder. The good news is that you aren’t alone. Medical researchers estimate that 24% of tennis players who are between 12 and 19 years […]
How long is the physical therapy for rotator cuff surgery?
You thought just athletes and sports fanatics were prone to rotator cuff tears? Nope. In fact, nearly 20% of people will experience a torn rotator cuff, according to a research study. The study also found that the frequency increases with age. And, research estimates that shoulder pain affects 31% of Americans each month. Maybe you […]
Is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery painful?
Anytime someone injures their rotator cuff or has surgery on it, they can expect a certain amount of pain. One of the primary goals of surgery and physical therapy is to help people treat their rotator cuff pain. Of course, surgery can lead to pain even after it’s over. But what about physical therapy? Is […]
How long is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?
A rotator cuff tear sounds like it should send people scurrying to meet with their doctor, but you might be surprised to hear that many people have rotator cuff tears and don’t even know it. One medical study reports that 34% of the people surveyed had a rotator cuff tear but no symptoms. Tears that […]
When should I start physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?
The answer to the question, “When should I start physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?” is slightly different for every patient. However, many patients begin their post-surgical physical therapy about seven to 10 days after surgery. As for what is involved in physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery, there are three basic stages that you’re […]
How much physical therapy do I need after rotator cuff surgery?
Have a torn rotator cuff that isn’t responding to nonsurgical treatments? Then you will probably soon be one of the up to 250,000 Americans who have rotator cuff repair surgery annually. Fortunately, this type of surgery is generally successful. But it can take some time to recover from. Generally, people who have had a rotator […]
How painful is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?
Like more than 5.7 million other Americans, you tore a rotator cuff. In your case, the injury was so severe that you needed surgery to treat it. So, you found a good surgeon and went under the knife. But have you given much thought to what comes after your surgery? Physical therapy is a commonly […]
Three conditions that can lead to back, shoulder and elbow pain
It can be tricky for you to figure out why you’re feeling back, shoulder and elbow pain. There are many issues that can cause these types of pain, and your pain could originate from any of these three locations. Fortunately, physical therapists can help you discover why you’re feeling a combination of back, shoulder and […]
I fell and hurt my shoulder. How can I treat my pain naturally?
If you fell and hurt your shoulder, it can make moving your arm uncomfortable and even painful. Shoulder injuries may inhibit your arm’s range of motion, which can make routine tasks difficult, like driving or just reaching to grab something. Are you wondering how to help your shoulder after you fell and hurt it? Physical […]
Three causes of pain in the upper right part of your shoulder blade
People use their right arms every day to get dressed, drink coffee and more. However, any tasks that you use your right arm for are more difficult when you’re feeling pain in the upper right part of your shoulder near the shoulder blade. Medical professionals know the shoulder blade as the scapula. There are many […]
What is causing the pain on top of my shoulder bone?
If you experience pain in the shoulder while extending your arm out, or just while moving your arms throughout the day, then you might be suffering from a shoulder injury or condition. There are many different causes behind shoulder pain, but some of them can worsen with time. That’s why it’s important to seek consultation […]
Three common shoulder injuries from falling
You’re walking around your house. You stumble on the edge of a rug and fall on your shoulder. Such a scenario is a fairly common one, and it can have serious consequences. For instance, many common shoulder injuries result from falling, and falls are often a source of injury. One medical study reports that about […]
