Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Rest and ice therapy can relieve shoulder blade pain from injuries like muscle ...

As people age, their bodies tend to take on new quirks and ailments that can sometimes be painful. Those experiencing shoulder pain could have a condition called "frozen shoulder," which mostly occurs ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

When shoulder injuries fail to improve with rest, physical therapy or medication, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery is an option for treating many common shoulder problems. Arthroscopy often ...

Imagine if one morning, you casually reached back to hook your bra only to be greeted with a jolt of pain in your shoulder.

The causes of shoulder pain may be as common as a traumatic injury or as rare as a systemic inflammatory condition, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The combination of joints ...

After all the lifting, hauling and wrapping, worn out gift givers may blame the season's physical strain for any shoulder soreness they are feeling. It turns out there could be another reason. A new ...

If you've ever suffered a shoulder injury, you'll know how much it can impact your life, whether that be through causing pain and discomfort, affecting day-to-day activities such as sport, or even ...

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope.The following day she ...

Youre at the gym doing your thing when you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your shoulder after an overhead press. Youre not sure what just happened, but you know it didnt feel good. The AC joint is ...

Working through controlled positions encourages a smoother motion of your shoulder joint, which can help you lift your arms ...