The "rotator cuff" is a group of 4 muscles that are responsible for keeping the shoulder joint stable. Unfortunately, injuries to the rotator cuff are very common, either from injury or with repeated overuse of the shoulder. Injuries to the rotator cuff can vary as a person ages. Rotator cuff tears are more common later…
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Frozen Shoulder
Often called a stiff or “frozen shoulder,” adhesive capsulitis occurs in about 2% to 5% of the general population. It affects women more than men and typically occurs in people who are over the age of 45. Of the people who have had adhesive capsulitis in one shoulder, 20% to 30% will get it in…
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Shoulder Impingement
Disorders of the rotator cuff and the tissues around it are the most common causes of shoulder pain in people over 40 years of age. Rotator cuff tendinitis occurs when a shoulder tendon (a bundle of fibers connecting muscle to bone) is irritated and becomes sore. With continued irritation, the tendon can begin to…
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Tendinitis
Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. This inflammatory problem typically stems from overuse or repetitive actions. Many regions of the body are prone to tendinitis. Some of the most commonly affected tendons are the Achilles tendon, rotator cuff tendons, biceps tendon, and patellar tendon. A thorough evaluation will take place on the first visit to…
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Muscle Injuries
There are three main categories of muscle injuries or dysfunctions. Muscle spasms, strains, and tears. Muscle spasms usually occur early after an injury. This feels like tightness in the muscles in the area attempting to protect that area. This is sometimes, but not always, painful. A muscle strain occurs when a muscle or the tendon …
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Ligament Injuries
Ligaments connect one bone to another within a joint and help to provide stability and flexibility. There are ligaments helping to support every joint in the body. Injury to each one has slightly different symptoms and treatment. It is possible to damage more than one ligament in the same incident, particularly in the knee. Injuries…
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