When you first notice clicking in your shoulder, you might be worried, even if you don’t feel any shoulder pain. Many people experience this kind of clicking, especially during certain movements like lifting their arms or doing pushups. In many cases, this clicking is...
Shoulder and Arm Pain
6 symptoms that you may have when dealing with a torn rotator cuff
Tearing your rotator cuff can lead to a lot of negative symptoms, from muscle weakness to shoulder pain. After a rotator cuff tear, you may find that simple arm movements are more uncomfortable and difficult than usual. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and...
Shoulder pain keeping you up at night? Here’s how PT can help
Shoulder pain impacts a lot of people, causing discomfort throughout the day and sometimes into the night. If shoulder pain is waking you up or making it hard to fall asleep, you’re not alone. Shoulder pain often flares up or becomes more noticeable at night....
How you can prevent frozen shoulder from occurring post-op or post-injury
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition caused by shoulder inflammation. Common symptoms include shoulder pain, stiffness and trouble moving your shoulder. A study published in 2024 reports that the incidence of frozen shoulder varies between 2% and...
Why might you have shoulder pain during pregnancy? 6 explanations
There are many reasons why you might have shoulder pain during pregnancy, from changes in your posture to your hormone levels. When you’re pregnant, shoulder pain may come as a surprise. People often associate lower back discomfort or hip pain with pregnancy, but...
9 conditions that may lead to burning pain in the elbow
Your elbow is a complex joint that plays a vital role in your daily activities. It’s made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and nerves working together to allow you to bend, straighten and rotate your arm. Your elbow joint connects your upper arm to your...
5 physical therapy stretches that may alleviate shoulder pain
Your shoulders are designed for an incredible range of motion. They’re involved in almost everything you do, from reaching for a cup of coffee to swinging a tennis racket. Without healthy shoulders, even simple tasks can become challenging. Shoulders are a complex...
5 physical therapy treatments for muscle strain in the forearm
Experiencing pain in your arms, hands or wrists can be frustrating. To address this pain, it’s important to first identify the source. Arm pain can have many causes, from injuries to chronic conditions like arthritis. If you’ve recently started to feel discomfort that...
So you think you may have pulled a muscle in your forearm: What now?
While forearm pain isn't necessarily rare, it is rare that a pulled muscle in the forearm is the cause. Muscle strains happen when a muscle is stretched too far or overused, tearing muscle tissue. It's very difficult to overuse your forearm muscles or stretch them far...
7 physical therapy treatments that may improve your biceps tendinitis
Has pain from your shoulder started spreading down the front side of your arm? There's a good chance you've developed biceps tendinitis after a shoulder injury, such as a tear in your rotator cuff or the cartilage around the edge of the shoulder joint. The medical...