Can the carpal tunnel syndrome you developed at work also be causing your shoulder pain?

The carpal tunnel is a small passageway composed of ligaments and bones on the palm side of the wrist. The median nerve regulates movement and sensation in the thumb and the first three fingers. It passes through this passageway, together with the ligaments of the fingers and thumb. When this nerve is pinched or compressed, […]

Referred shoulder pain: 4 places it could be coming from

The muscles, ligaments and tendons in your shoulder can all cause shoulder pain. Yet your pain can also come from other places outside of your shoulder. This is known as referred shoulder pain. How can you tell the difference? A physical therapist can tell you that moving your shoulder may help or worsen your shoulder […]

3 reasons your shoulder is popping and in pain

Your shoulder may click or pop when you move it. This is known as crepitus. A cracking, grinding, or popping shoulder may be accompanied by a sharp pain or warmth. Shoulder popping and pain can be quite disarming, and your symptoms are likely the result of an underlying health condition or injury.  What is crepitus? […]

Shoulder pain during or after pregnancy? Here are 3 ways PT can help you

Shoulder pain is a more common complaint after pregnancy than you might think. This pain can be the result of repetitive movements, such as feeding your baby, carrying your baby on the same side or placing them over the same shoulder. This can result in muscle tension, pain and a loss of flexibility. Women may […]

4 sources of posterior shoulder pain and 3 ways PT can treat it

Do you feel pain in the back of your shoulder that doesn’t seem to go away? Does it hurt more when you move your arm, or feel stiff and difficult to move the way that it should? This is a common complaint. According to experts, 14 out of every 1,000 patients every year complain about […]

Can carpal tunnel syndrome be causing your shoulder pain?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a prevalent condition that involves a nerve in the wrist being squeezed or compressed. It can cause numbness, pain, and tingling in the hand and part of the arm when this happens. The condition is often caused by repetitive motions of the wrist and fingers (like typing). Trauma to the wrists, […]

4 techniques physical therapists can use to ease shoulder pain from sleeping

Waking up from a night of uncomfortable sleep can leave you feeling achy and unenergized for the rest of the day. If you have woken up with a painful or stiff feeling in your shoulder, you may find it difficult to perform everyday work or activities that you enjoy.  While there are several reasons you […]

Why turn to PT if you have shoulder popping but no pain?

Are you feeling concerned about your shoulder popping issue even though you aren’t experiencing any pain? Are you unsure if you should consult a doctor or physical therapist? Do you feel like maybe you should ignore it until you do start to feel pain in your shoulder? These are all important questions that a physical […]

Why do I have shoulder pain from sleeping on my side?

Many people find that they wake up tired, sore and uncomfortable after a night of sleeping on their side. Even if you have slept on your side all your life, you may wake one day to find that your shoulder is in pain, and you didn’t get a good night’s sleep. A lack of sleep […]

PT for a shoulder impingement can involve these 3 things

Shoulder impingement occurs when shoulder tendons and muscles rub against the shoulder bones. When shoulder pain from this issue is severe, it makes it difficult to work, play sports or do everyday tasks. If left untreated, shoulder impingements can cause further problems.  Physical therapists can help prevent a shoulder impingement from getting worse. They can […]

Approximately how long is the recovery time for a shoulder impingement?

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a condition in which the shoulder’s rotator cuff muscles are pinched where they run between the humerus and the shoulder blade. Anyone who does repetitive overhead movements could develop a shoulder impingement. If you are experiencing this, you may have many questions about your shoulder impingement, including its likely recovery time. […]

6 exercises that can cut shoulder impingement symptoms

Shoulder impingement is a painful condition when the rotator cuff becomes inflamed and irritated as it moves through a narrow space. This is why we recommend shoulder impingement exercises. The most common causes of impingement are an injury to the shoulder, doing activities such as heavy lifting or bone spurs. Some people may have a […]