Categories: Shoulder Pain

Are you Treating the Problem or The Result?  Shoulder problems are incredibly common among the athletes and active adults we see. As therapists, we regularly encounter diagnoses such as shoulder impingement, tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries. These conditions are often blamed on weak rotator cuff muscles, scapular winging, or muscle imbalances. One major thing to […]

The foremost principle that guides rehabilitation is the SAID Principle, or Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. Simply put, this principle of physiology tells us that the body adapts to the specific demands placed upon it. Perform enough aerobic exercise and your heart adapts by increasing the size of the muscles in the left ventricle. This […]

We can all agree that shoulder pain is frustrating. Shoulder function is something people rely on constantly. Getting dressed, showering, feeding oneself, driving, lifting weights, doing pushups, writing, and many other daily activities all depend on healthy shoulder function. Most people rely on their shoulders every day. There are many possible causes of shoulder pain, […]

Shoulder pain is a common issue for many people, from high level athletes to weekend warriors and everyone in between. Despite how common it is, shoulder pain can come from many different causes. Some of the most frequent contributors include overuse conditions, which are often seen in athletes such as baseball pitchers, degenerative changes from […]