Shoulder & Elbow

This section features injury prevention tips for some of the most common shoulder and elbow issues, including rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder impingement syndrome, and tennis elbow.

man holding his shoulder in pain

What To Avoid With Shoulder Impingement

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 […]

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How To Relieve Rotator Cuff Pain At Night

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

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man working out with shoulder pain - exercises to avoid with a rotator cuff injury

8 Exercises To Avoid With A Rotator Cuff Injury

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,

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Do You Have Tight Shoulders? Here’s How To Tell

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

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man holding his elbow due to pain from tennis elbow

How Long Does Tennis Elbow Last? (+ Prevention Tips)

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

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How To Avoid Shoulder Pain While Working Out

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

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