Shoulder & Elbow

Shoulder impingement syndrome is very frustrating, especially when the pain seems to come and go.  You never quite know when you’ll be greeted with a shot of severe pain.  This article will outline the major things to avoid when you have shoulder impingement so you can stop exacerbating the pain and start feeling better.  What

Trying to get a good night’s rest with shoulder pain is nearly impossible.  Whether you’ve had surgery, a rotator cuff injury, or a painful frozen shoulder, finding that just-right position to catch some Z’s is a challenge you have little patience for at 2 am. Fast forward to morning, and now you’re cranky, tired, AND

Tennis elbow seems to creep up out of nowhere. In reality, there are many things throughout the day that can be stressing this area that may seem innocent. Recognizing what might be contributing to your tennis elbow pain can help avoid exacerbations and chronic pain. This article will go over activities that can make your

Maintaining good shoulder strength can help prevent injury. However, certain exercises can compress the rotator cuff (specifically the supraspinatus muscle) and cause or worsen an existing injury.  As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “What exercises should I avoid?” While the good vs. bad exercise discussion is highly nuanced,

When it comes to shoulder pain, discomfort and tightness can happen gradually, and early signs are easy to miss.  Before you know it, your shoulder pain is affecting everything from putting on your shirt to getting a good night’s sleep. Wouldn’t it be great if you could catch symptoms early and prevent a rotator cuff

Shoulder pain can creep in anytime and stop you in your tracks. If you’ve noticed shoulder pain reaching overhead, across your body, or behind your back when getting dressed, you may be experiencing shoulder impingement.   So how can you get better quickly and get back to life? No worries, I got you. In this article,

Do you have an annoying case of tennis elbow that isn’t getting better? Tennis elbow is the most common overuse injury of the elbow, and many are surprised to learn that you don’t have to play tennis to have this annoying injury cramp your style.  Treating tennis elbow can be tricky. Exactly how long does

Shoulder pain during exercise is a common and frustrating experience, and shoulder tendonitis is one of the most common injuries that lead to seeking physical therapy. At first glance, you may be tempted to just “work through the pain,” but in the long run, that approach can lead to more severe problems that take longer