Understanding Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain that occurs when the soft tissues in the shoulder joint are "pinched" during movement. When you lift your arm, the space between the acromion (the top edge of the shoulder [...]

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery The rotator cuff is a vital group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint, keeping the humerus (upper arm bone) securely in the shoulder socket. When these tissues are damaged through trauma, repetitive use, or aging, it can [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder - OverviewOsteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is a gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints.Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue that protects the ends of bones in the joints.Osteoarthritis of the shoulder can severely impact a person's lifestyle.Causes and Risk FactorsOsteoarthritis commonly develops as [...]

Biceps Tendonitis - Overview This is a problem with a tendon in your shoulder. Most often, it's the "long head of biceps" tendon. It travels from the front of your upper arm to the top of your shoulder socket. With this condition, the tendon becomes painfully inflamed or irritated. [...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Overview Rheumatoid arthritis (we say "RA") is a chronic autoimmune disease. It makes your joints feel swollen and stiff. This interferes with daily activities. Causes What causes RA? Well, we don't fully understand this disease. We know it happens when your immune system attacks your [...]

Throwing Injuries of the Elbow - Overview Throwing overhand again and again puts a lot of stress on your elbow. It can lead to injury. Young athletes, in particular, are at risk. Some play sports all year without learning how to throw properly. And, their bones are still growing. [...]

Peripheral Neuropathy - Overview This condition is a problem with the peripheral nervous system. These are the nerves that branch out from your brain and spinal cord and travel to all of the other parts of your body. Causes This condition results from damage to your peripheral nerves. These [...]

Overuse Injuries of the Elbow - Overview If you are an athlete, or if you work with your arms and hands, your elbows may be at risk for an overuse injury. This is an injury caused by repetitive motions. This type of injury can be a problem for people [...]

Joint Pain - Overview Joint pain is a common problem for many people. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do. It can make it hard for you to be as active as you like. Let's take a moment to learn about the causes of [...]

Cervical Radiculopathy - Overview This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a [...]