Swimmer’s Shoulder: Causes, Warning Signs and Recovery
Swimmer’s shoulder is overuse pain, usually rotator cuff tendon irritation from repeated strokes. Most cases settle in 6 to 12 weeks with load changes.
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff problems, impingement, injuries and arthritis of the shoulder, explained by a physiotherapist.
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.
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.
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.
Shoulder Pain That Comes From the Neck
Neck problems can refer pain to the shoulder. Neck-driven pain tends to change with neck movement and bring tingling; both can happen at once.
Broken Upper Arm Near the Shoulder: Recovery
Most proximal humerus fractures heal without surgery. Bone joins in 6 to 12 weeks; movement and strength often take 6 to 12 months to return.