Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...

Q: I've been having some pain in my shoulder. How do I know if it could be a rotator cuff issue? A: Rotator cuff problems typically present with shoulder pain from the side, back or front of the ...

Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a chronic, debilitating condition characterized by pain and progressive stiffness of the shoulder ...

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience, it might be a sign of something serious. One of the most common causes is a rotator cuff tear, an injury that affects ...

Dear Doctors: I tripped on a tree root and almost did a face-plant. I landed on my hands with my arms stretched out, and now my right shoulder has started aching. My boyfriend thinks it’s a rotator ...

If youre wondering if pullups are bad for your shoulders, you may be relieved to learn that this exercise is not inherently dangerous, unlike some upper-body exercises that put your shoulders in a ...

FOR OVER A YEAR AGO, PATRICIA GRINER SAYS THAT SHE JUST COULDN’T TAKE HER SHOULDER PAIN ANYMORE. MORE AND WAS REFERRED TO DR. GREGORY GASPARO AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. INITIALLY WHEN I SAW HER, SHE ...

Early one morning last August, Donna Przezdziecki of Glenville missed the last step and fell on her left shoulder, after going upstairs to check on her granddaughter. “I tried to nurse it back to ...

A rotator cuff tear can be painful and interfere with your daily activities. It may make it hard to lift your arm, get dressed or sleep comfortably. If your tear is repairable, surgery may be the best ...