Spinal Compression Fracture in the Upper Back
A compression fracture is a vertebra in the upper or mid back that has collapsed, often from osteoporosis. Pain usually eases over 6 to 12 weeks.
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Snapping Shoulder Blade: Causes and What Helps
A snapping shoulder blade grinds or clunks as it moves over the ribs. Painless snapping is common; painful snapping often eases over 3 to 6 months.
Can’t Lift Arm Above Head? Common Causes
Can’t lift your arm above your head? It is usually pain, weakness or stiffness. Sudden weakness after an injury needs checking within the week.
Winged Shoulder Blade: Causes and Recovery
A winged shoulder blade sticks out from the back. It can come from muscle weakness or a nerve injury, and nerve recovery is usually measured in months.
Shoulder Pain at Night: Why It Happens and What Helps
Night shoulder pain is common with rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, arthritis and bursitis. Supported positions often help; some signs need a check.
Torn Biceps Tendon at the Shoulder: Do You Need Surgery?
Many torn biceps tendons at the shoulder (long head, Popeye bulge) are managed without surgery. Pain usually settles in 4 to 8 weeks.
Pinched Nerve in the Upper Back: Symptoms and Relief
A pinched nerve in the upper back causes burning or shooting pain that wraps around the ribs in a band. Most cases ease over 6 to 12 weeks.
Shoulder Arthritis: Symptoms, Stages and What Helps
Shoulder arthritis causes a deep ache, stiffness and grinding that build slowly. Exercise, load changes and pain relief are usually tried first.
Rib Joint Pain in the Upper Back (‘Rib Out of Place’)
A “rib out of place” is usually an irritated joint where a rib meets the spine, not a rib that has moved. It often settles within 1 to 6 weeks.
Stiff Shoulder After Surgery: Is It Normal?
Stiffness is common for 6 to 12 weeks after shoulder surgery. If it stops improving for 3 to 4 weeks or worsens, get it assessed. What the options are.