Shoulder Pain: 3 Most Common Causes and How to Fix It
Shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness can make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, like reaching for something on a high shelf, driving a car or brushing your hair. If you have pain that won’t go away, it’s time to see a doctor. There are a number of possible causes of shoulder pain, but the […]
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Causes of Rotator Cuff Pain and Treatment Options
Rotator cuff pain is most commonly caused by an inflamed tendon (tendinitis) or torn tendon. The quality of the pain may range from a dull, aching sensation to sharp pain that moves down the upper arm when reaching overhead or sleeping on the affected side. Interestingly, the intensity of the pain does not necessarily correlate […]
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Elbow Arthritis Treatment and Symptoms
Elbow arthritis is relatively uncommon compared to arthritis of other joints in the body including the hands, hips, and knees. That said, some people suffer from symptoms of painful arthritis symptoms and require treatment for this condition.The first step in the treatment of elbow arthritis is to determine the cause of symptoms. Unlike some joints […]
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How to strengthen your knee
The knee is the largest joint in the body. People use it heavily every day as they walk, run, climb, or jump. As a result, it is also very prone to injury and pain. When these occur, a doctor may recommend exercises to help a person strengthen the muscles around the knee.People of all ages […]
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When should you have rotator cuff surgery?
A torn rotator cuff doesn’t happen to only professional athletes. It’s a common cause of shoulder pain for many adults. And there are several ways to treat it, including surgery. Have pain in your upper arm near your shoulder? It might be an injured rotator cuff. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles that turn […]
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