You woke up one morning and your shoulder pain is off the charts. This is the most severe shoulder pain you've ever had. Most people with severe shoulder pain
Video: Why Are Partial Rotator Cuff Tears so Common
Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on a routine shoulder MRI. Most of you with shoulder pain do not recall a severe injury. The majority of
Returning to work after rotator cuff surgery
Rotator cuff surgery involves a long recovery process. Trust me... it is a lot longer than you think it will be. Depending on your occupation and the type of
Shoulder Pain When Lifting The Arm : Causes and Cures
Not being able to lift our arms because of shoulder pain is a prevalent problem. Some of you woke up and couldn't move your shoulder. Some of you may have
What is Tendinopathy : Terminology Tuesday
Tendinopathy is a condition that can affect most all of the tendons in our body. By far, the most commonly affected tendons are the: Rotator
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis: Is a Cure Possible [Updated]
Rotator cuff tendinosis is a very common cause of shoulder pain in the adult population. By definition, rotator cuff tendinosis means that your rotator cuff
Can My Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger ?
Rotator cuff tears are very common and are a common source of shoulder pain. The chance of you having a rotator cuff tear increases with age because the
Do I Need Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery? – Expert Series
Rotator cuff surgery involves stitching or reattaching your torn rotator cuff tendon back to the humerus. The surgery to repair your rotator cuff is performed
When Should We MRI Shoulder Injuries?
Shoulder pain is very common. Should we obtain an MRI on everyone with shoulder pain? The quick and obvious answer is no ... but let's explore why. The
What is the Cause of Rotator Cuff Tears? Shoulder Expert Series
The rotator cuff is composed of 4 very important muscles. Together they surround your shoulder and help you move the arm. Rotator cuff injuries can cause
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis .. You Have to Believe in Biology
Rotator cuff tendinosis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The pain caused by rotator cuff tendinosis is usually on the outer side of your arm.
Torn Rotator Cuffs are a Common Shoulder Injury
Torn rotator cuffs are a frequently encountered problem identified in my office on a daily basis. Sadly, far too many patients are under the assumption that
