The good news is that the holidays are here, and that can mean a lot of fun and the pleasure of seeing loved ones. The bad news is that seeing those loved ones can often mean hours and hours in the car and/or on a plane. Even if you haven’t had a knee or shoulder issue (which …
Rotator cuff injuries are very common, but they don’t always cause pain. If your shoulder hurts so badly that you can’t function and you think you might have a rotator cuff injury, though, it is important to get treated early so that it doesn’t become more serious. Here is some information on the rotator cuff – what …
Golf is a great hobby – you get out in the sun, you get to hang out with your buddies, and (if you skip the cart) you get some good exercise walking the course. And, since it’s not a high contact sport and you don’t have high-speed projectiles flying right at you for a couple …
Conditions such as arthritis or situations where an injury impacts a patient’s shoulder area may lead to a problem that affects the rotator cuff. This is the portion of the shoulder that helps keep the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket, specifically with the tendons and muscles. However, if there is a rip, tear, …
What can I expect from recovery from rotator cuff surgery? Read More »
When shoulder pain develops, it can impact patients in many different ways. It can make the simplest tasks difficult to complete, and can result in discomfort that can become unbearable. Simple tasks such as brushing your hair or changing clothes can bring about pain. In situations such as this, patients will want to seek the …
Your shoulders help you every day in performing normal tasks. They are also used heavily in certain sports and activities, including tennis or baseball. Individuals who are active in these types of sports may be at a much higher risk of developing rotator cuff injuries if they are not training properly and are not careful …
What is the rotator cuff and what are common injuries? Read More »
Our Philosophy on Rotator Cuff Treatment Options The treatment of rotator cuff “tears” has a whole spectrum of treatment options and tear types. In my practice, SURGERY IS THE LAST RESORT. First, understand that some degree of “abnormal” rotator cuff problems are present in the majority of people and, in most, are totally asymptomatic. In …
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