Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

As people age, their bodies tend to take on new quirks and ailments that can sometimes be painful. Those experiencing shoulder pain could have a condition called "frozen shoulder," which mostly occurs ...

Shoulder instability occurs when the arm’s ball joint moves in and out of the shoulder socket joint. Chronically unstable shoulders can lead to loose shoulder joints that slip out of place repeatedly.

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac, in the shoulder joint. The bursa provides padding between bones, tendons, and ligaments to reduce friction and improve joint movement ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

Imagine if one morning, you casually reached back to hook your bra only to be greeted with a jolt of pain in your shoulder. And then instead of going away, the pain gradually got worse over time, to ...

This week, we are going to discuss AC joint separation of the shoulder—a specific injury that occurs when pressure is applied to the shoulder from top to bottom, such as landing on the shoulder or ...

Our shoulders are the unsung heroes of our upper bodies. They definitely don’t get as much press as our chest or arms, but they contribute just as much to the creation of a balanced, well-built ...

An anterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the shoulder slides forward out of the socket. It is usually the result of a sports injury, fall, or traffic accident. This shoulder injury is the most ...

PREVENT THEM. WELL, THE DOCTOR I SPOKE WITH AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER SAYS OLDER WOMEN SEE METABOLIC CHANGES SPECIFICALLY AROUND MENOPAUSE. AND AS THAT HAPPENS, THINGS LIKE OSTEOPOROSIS CAN SET IN.