Shoulder pain is no joke, especially as you get older. And if you find that you can’t raise your arm as high as usual or struggle to get comfortable, you may be dealing with a torn rotator cuff.

Whether tossing a football, swimming, or painting the ceiling, you demand a lot from your shoulders. However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bone marrow concentrate for treatment of rotator cuff tears improved patient-reported outcomes vs. home exercise ...

The rotator cuff tends to mystify many, probably due to the complexity of its composition and function. It’s often avoided in regular exercise routines and is even more rarely addressed by sedentary ...

February 15, 2011 (San Diego, California) — A physical therapy program can effectively treat most patients who present with atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears and shoulder pain, without the ...

Shoulder stretches aren't just important before a workout. They can also help improve mobility and posture and lower your ...

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade. Four muscles attach to the bones of the shoulder joint, and these form the rotator cuff. Performing ...

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and ...

A rotator cuff tear is a tear in your shoulder tendons. Four muscles come together as tendons in your shoulder to keep your upper arm bone in your shoulder socket. When your rotator cuff is torn, it ...

If you have shoulder pain, you might think pullups are bad for your shoulders. Learn how proper form and grip variation can help prevent rotator cuff injuries.

Q: I have a painful shoulder. I wonder if I have a rotator cuff tear? What should I know? A: If lifting your arm above or behind your head triggers a pain in your shoulder area, you could have a ...

The increasing aging population will present physicians with the challenges of addressing the functional limitations of shoulder arthritis. Our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment options ...