Shoulder injuries can be a real pain in the "you-know-what"...Can't lift your arm, brush your hair, or play your favorite sport. Can't even get a good night of sleep... So what exactly is a Rotator Cuff Injury? A rotator cuff injury is a common injury in both athletes and those who work in manual labor where heavy liftin … Read More
4 Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is not only frustrating to have, it can be frustrating to treat. That’s because most people don’t realize what’s causing their pain in the first place. When it comes to shoulder pain, there are four primary causes… and one of them has absolutely nothing to do with your shoulder! Clearly, if you want … Read More
Shoulder Pain Relief with a Cane?
We’re always on the lookout for new ways to overcome back and neck pain. Last week at our big quarterly meeting our team had the chance to try out some more new "toys.” At a recent quarterly meeting our Editorial Manager, Steve Coombes, was experiencing some shoulder pain after driving down to our office in Maryland from … Read More
Shoulder Pain Stretches for Fast Relief
One of the worst things about upper back and shoulder pain is how difficult it can be to rub out the pain because of where it’s located. It’s much easier to massage away pain in your arms, legs, neck or even your lower back with your own hands. Fortunately, stretching out tight shoulder and upper back muscles becomes eas … Read More
Shoulder Pain Relief Guide
Shoulder pain doesn't have to ruin your life. But you have to know which of the four categories your shoulder pain falls into before you'll be able to successfully treat it. Our friend and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Kareem Samhouri (we call him Dr. K for short) just wrote a fantastic report digging into all fou … Read More