shoulder pain

Summer Shoulder Injuries: Swimmer’s Shoulder vs Shoulder Labral Tears

While 23% to 38% of competitive swimmers experience some form of shoulder injury every year, you don’t have to be a competitive swimmer to suffer from common shoulder overuse injuries such as swimmer’s shoulder or shoulder labral tears.  Athletes who engage in sports such as baseball, softball, and volleyball are particularly vulnerable to shoulder injuries. Similarly, individuals […]

Shoulder Blade Pain? It Might Be Scapular Dyskinesis

Shoulder pain is a common complaint in active and non-active people, alike. Musculoskeletal issues, such as overuse, strains, rotator cuff issues, poor exercise form and even sleeping awkwardly, can all cause pain in and around the shoulder blades. While arthritis, heart and lung conditions, shingles, gallstones and even liver disease can manifest as shoulder blade […]

The 4 Most Common Shoulder Injuries from Skiing & Snowboarding

Since the mid-1970s, skiing and snowboarding injuries have dropped by about 50%. Currently, there are roughly two injuries per 1,000 skier visits. Despite advancements in gear and mountain operations contributing to this decline, researchers at Johns Hopkins estimate that 600,000 skiers and riders sustain shoulder injuries from skiing annually in the US. Lower limb injuries, […]