Jun 19, 2024 · Shoulder joints can have their fair share of problems. Learn about common problems and injuries, and tips on how to treat a painful shoulder.

Your shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) forms where your clavicle, humerus and scapula meet. This structure is why you can move your arms.

Because so many structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems and injuries. This article explains some of the common causes of shoulder pain and describes some …

The shoulder allows for a large range of motion due to the spheroid shape of the glenohumeral joint but this (i.e. a large ball in a small socket) renders it prone to dislocation and other injuries.

The shoulder labrum is a thick piece of tissue attached to the rim of the shoulder socket that helps keep the ball of the joint in place. The labrum can tear a few different ways: 1) completely off the …

Jun 29, 2025 · Your shoulders can be affected by injuries such as sprains, strains and rotator cuff tear. Learn how to treat and prevent shoulder pain and injury.

There are many types of shoulder problems that are caused by injuries and sudden (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) inflammation of the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a complex joint that has great …

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint held together by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Key muscle groups include the rotator cuff muscles, which stabilize and rotate the shoulder, and the deltoid …

Oct 25, 2023 · Shoulder pain can arise from conditions inside the joints, in muscles or tendons, or from problems unrelated to the shoulder such as spine problems or heart conditions. Shoulder pain that …

Our multi-disciplinary rotator cuff clinic specializes in preventing injuries, restoring mobility, and minimizing long-term damage. Persistent shoulder pain could be a sign of cartilage defect or …