Almost every movement you make involves your shoulders. It is a complicated and integral joint in your body, but it can easily damaged through sports injuries and repetitive motion, especially the shoulder labrum. Let’s find out about the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder labrum tears. What And Where Is The Shoulder Labrum The labrum is a cup-shaped band of soft cartilage that lines and reinforces the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is composed of the glenoid, or the shoulder socket, and the head of the upper arm bone known as the humerus or the ball. The labrum is ..read more

We love our football whether it’s pee wee, high school, college, or professional. We love to watch it, and youngsters and adults like to play it. Unfortunately, no amount of padding and equipment can prevent injuries from occurring, especially to the shoulder. Here are some common shoulder injuries in football you should be aware of. Dislocation A dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone (humorous) pops out of the socket of the shoulder blade. In football, this is common when there is traumatic impact with another player or with the ground. It can also happen with overly strenuous arm moveme ..read more

MCL, or medial collateral ligament, is a wide thick band of tissue that runs down the inner part of the knee from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone) about 4 – 6 inches from the knee. If you have injured your MCL, keep reading to learn more about treatment and recovery. How MCL Injuries Occur When the outer part of your knee is hit hard, the MCL, which runs along your inner knee, can stretch out, get strained, or tear. Those who play certain sports, like hockey or football, may injure their MCL this way. MCL injuries can also happen if your knee is suddenly pushed to the side o ..read more

When you have neck and arm pain that won’t go away, it feels like you have hit a wall. You’ve tried ice, heating pads, OTC medications, and nothing relieves the nagging, and sometimes stabbing, pain. Let’s find out what causes this chronic pain and what can be done about it. Muscle Strain The most common cause of neck and arm pain is muscle strain. Poor posture while working at your computer, repetitive movements, and sleeping incorrectly can all cause muscle strain. Age-Related Neck Pain As we age, we develop many forms of arthritis affecting our shoulders, neck, and arms. Cervical spondylosi ..read more

As the weather warms up, professional baseball players are back on the diamond, tennis players are competing on the courts, swimmers jump in the pool, and let’s not forget all the weekend warriors who will be giving it their all. No matter your level of expertise, those who participate in overhead sports are likely to suffer a shoulder injury of some type. Get to know the signs and treatment for shoulder injuries due to overhead sports. Injuries To The Shoulder Joint Our shoulder is one of our most complicated joints, and when you repeatedly throw overhand, you put extreme stress on the should ..read more

The fact that being a male or female can affect your orthopedic injury is news to many. There are many differences between males and females, as the difference in muscle mass, bones, and ligaments make each sex more vulnerable to different injuries. Understanding these distinctions can help to prevent future injuries. Male Vulnerabilities Most issues with the musculoskeletal system can occur in both men and women, but men are commonly treated for different orthopedic injuries than women. Hand And Wrist Fractures Hands and wrists are used throughout the day and even the slightest injury can cau ..read more

If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other medical conditions, plus certain workplace risk factors, it is possible you could be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. When is it time to see a specialist for carpal tunnel syndrome? The short answer is you will know by the increasing symptoms. What Causes Carpal Syndrome? The median nerve is one of the main nerves in our hand, but it starts as a group of nerves located in our neck. They come together to form a single nerve in the arm which moves down the arm and forearm and passes through the carpal tunnel located in the wrist, then ..read more

We all experience some type of back pain in our lives. We could have strained a muscle working in the garden, maybe attempting to play touch football like we were still eighteen, or sometimes just putting your socks on can cause back pain and ruin your day. Most of the time we apply heat or cold to the area, rest, and take OTC anti-inflammatory meds, and the pain will usually subside. But what about severe back pain that doesn’t go away? If that happens, don’t wait to see a doctor. Back Pain Is Sending You A Message Every pain we have, minor or severe, is telling us something about our body.&n ..read more

If you have ever suffered with shoulder pain, you know it can range from simply annoying to severe, and it sometimes moves down your arm towards the elbow. Your shoulder joint is complicated, and pain can emanate from multiple problem areas. Let’s discover 7 causes and symptoms of right shoulder and arm pain…but there are many more. General Causes Of Right Shoulder And Arm Pain There are three main causes that make our right shoulder and arm hurt. You might have injured your shoulder. You could be overusing the muscles in the joint. There could be nerve damage. From there, specific causes an ..read more

When you have joint pain, it becomes top of mind every time you move. It doesn’t matter if it’s your knee, elbow, hip, or shoulder. Move, and there’s pain. It limits your ability to participate in sports, to exercise, play with your children or grandchildren, and it interferes with just plain everyday activities. So, what is the tipping point of joint pain, and when is it time to see a specialist? The Pain Is Getting Worse When we begin to have discomfort playing golf or just moving around, many people take OTC meds, rest the painful joint, and hope for the best. Sometimes that works, but if t ..read more