Whether it’s a dull ache or sharp spasm, pain between the shoulder blades can be caused by a variety of things. It can be due to bad posture while staring at a computer screen all day, an exercise ...

Frozen shoulder can be frustrating, but it’s not permanent. With patience, proper guidance, and guided movements, most people ...

The causes of shoulder pain may be as common as a traumatic injury or as rare as a systemic inflammatory condition, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The combination of joints ...

Shoulder impingements are common injuries that can take between a few weeks to 6 months to heal. In people with severe cases, this time can increase to a year. Shoulder impingement syndrome, also ...

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthritis Foundation have awarded a $500,000 multicenter research grant to UCSF Health’s Michael Davies, MD, and co-principal ...

Shoulder instability can occur acutely from a traumatic event, such as a fall on an outstretched arm, or blunt force during a sporting event such as football or ice hockey. The August 2023 issue of ...

People with double-jointed shoulders have unusual levels of flexibility in their shoulder joints. Having double-jointed shoulders may sometimes lead to chronic pain and injuries. “Double-jointed” is ...

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons that a patient is seen in the orthopaedic office. The vast majority of shoulder pain is treated non-operatively with physical therapy and sometimes a ...

Josh Leonardis received funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health to study why female manual wheelchair ...

Thrower’s shoulder is a term for injuries that develop from repetitive, forceful overhand throws. Thrower’s shoulder is commonly seen in baseball pitchers. When you pitch, your shoulder rotates with ...

Car accidents often cause shoulder injuries. These injuries may affect your ability to work, care for yourself, or move without pain. You may struggle with basic tasks or lose access to activities you ...