by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Jan 27, 2021 | Shoulder
If you sit all day slouched, hunched, or in bad posture, it’s likely ruining your shoulders. Shoulder pain can appear suddenly, like in an instance of a fall. However, for most, shoulder pain develops slowly and progresses over time. The slow progression is...
by Melissa Bulas PT, DPT | Jan 16, 2020 | Shoulder
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...
by Garnet Loveday PT DPT | Nov 6, 2019 | Low Back, Shoulder
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...
by Brian Spillman PT DPT | Aug 16, 2019 | Shoulder
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...
by Michelle Seegar PT, DPT | Nov 28, 2018 | Shoulder
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...
by Matthew Profeta | Jun 19, 2018 | Shoulder, Upper Extremity
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...
