One of the most important things I do while assessing patients with musculoskeletal pain is determining their exact location of symptoms. While this seems like a simple inquiry, it requires several ...

Pain between the shoulder blades is often due to muscle strain, which may result from lifting heavy objects, poor posture, or overuse. Other health issues can cause upper back pain, though, including ...

The prevalence of shoulder pain tends to increase and become more severe as we age - especially for folks in their 50’s and beyond. When people complain of shoulder pain - it can manifest in a lot of ...

Your rhomboid muscles connect your shoulder blade (scapula) to your spine. If your rhomboid muscles hurt, you’ll feel it in your back and shoulders. “The rhomboids can become painful because of ...

If you’re ever had pain in your shoulders when you try to raise your arms overhead, pull off a sweatshirt, grab a gallon of milk from the fridge, or place grocery bags on the counter - you were likely ...

Shoulder injuries and different types of arthritis may cause acromioclavicular (AC) joint pain. The AC joint in the shoulder connects the collarbone to part of the shoulder blade. One of the AC ...

The weather is warming up and now is the perfect time to spring into your favorite outdoor sports and activities. But if you aren’t careful, a shoulder injury could interrupt your fun. Whether you are ...