Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes significant shoulder pain and stiffness. Recovery can take from six months to two years. The condition progresses through four stages: pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Here’s a clear overview of each stage, their typical duration, and how to manage the condition. Stages of…
Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury that affects the joint’s ability to move freely. The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body, and the rotator cuff plays a vital role in lifting, stabilizing, and overall shoulder function. Without a healthy rotator cuff, shoulder movement can be significantly limited. Here’s a…
Understanding Rotator Cuff Pain Rotator cuff pain typically affects the front and side of the shoulder and upper arm. This discomfort often indicates an injury, inflammation, or degeneration of the tendons in the rotator cuff. What Is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the…
Shoulder Impingement/ Rotator cuff tendinitis: Swimmer’s shoulder is a common issue for people involved in overhead activities like badminton players, painters, masons, swimmers, affecting 40% to 90% of them at some point. Also known as rotator cuff impingement syndrome, it occurs when the tendons and bursa (a fluid-filled sac) in the shoulder get irritated from…
Understanding and Managing Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Pain Pain in the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, where the acromion (the tip of your shoulder blade) meets the clavicle (collarbone), can be both painful and disruptive to daily life. This joint, which connects the shoulder blade and collarbone, is cushioned by cartilage and synovial fluid. AC joint pain can…
Exploring the Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint The shoulder joint, known for its remarkable range of motion, is a pivotal structure in the human body that enables a multitude of movements. This flexibility is integral to both daily activities and complex motions, from reaching overhead to performing precise tasks. Here’s a concise look at the…
