As society has become more technology-driven, our posture has suffered. Poor posture is almost always linked to neck or back pain, but it actually reaches further than just there. There’s no doubt that poor posture leads to neck and back issues, but our shoulder is...
Temperatures aren’t the only thing that’s falling… and those leaves won’t rake themselves. This time of year, our clinic sees a spike in patients with low back pain from raking and hauling leaves. Protect your back and shoulders by learning to rake and lift correctly...
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. It is considered a ball and socket joint. Its main purpose is to position our arm and hand in space to complete functional tasks like reaching over head to grab a coffee cup or reach behind your back to put a...
Shoulder pain is a common complaint, especially for those of us whose leisure and occupation require repetitive overhead motion. Whether it’s landscaping, painting, exercise, or throwing, repetitive overhead use can put strain on your shoulder. The structure of the...
Thanks to the addition of more electronic devices, we are spending more time sitting as a society. In fact, Matthews et.al revealed American’s are sedentary for 60% of their waking hours. Are you more or less active than the average? Think about the amount of hours...
Shoulder pain is one of the most common diagnoses we see in the clinic. One of the most popular questions that patients with shoulder pain ask is, “did I tear my rotator cuff?” Most patients have heard of the rotator cuff, however, what the rotator cuff is still...
