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Relieving the Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

Pain under your shoulder blade can be a sharp or burning pain near the spine, or more of a deep aching sensation that spreads across the shoulder or upper back. When shoulder blade pain persists, it can affect quality of life and limit arm and back movements. Here are 5 ideas that may help ease your pain. If pain underneath the shoulder blade develops without any signs of an emergency, most people can safely try

7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

Having pain under or near your shoulder blade—the triangular bone that forms the back of your shoulder—may limit arm movements and interfere with daily activities. This pain can range from being sharp or burning, such as between the spine and shoulder blade, to tender or achy across the shoulder or upper back. Some possible causes of this pain are discussed below. Upper back pain may be caused by injuries, degenerative changes, and other factors. Watch: Causes

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What Is Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Glenohumeral Arthritis)?

The pain and stiffness caused by shoulder osteoarthritis can affect arm movement. It can be painful and difficult to hit a golf ball, lift a dish from a kitchen cupboard, or even brush teeth. Even moderate shoulder osteoarthritis can cause chronic dull pain or intermittent flare-ups of intense pain that interrupt sleep. Shoulder osteoarthritis involves degenerative changes to the cartilage and other structures in the glenohumeral joint. Watch: Shoulder Osteoarthritis Video Shoulder osteoarthritis may be referred

Shoulder Anatomy

Shoulder Osteoarthritis Video The shoulder is a very strong and flexible joint; however, it requires considerable support from surrounding muscles and tendons. The shoulder requires, and therefore is built for, a large degree of flexibility. This flexibility allows us to reach objects overhead as well as behind our backs. The design cost of this increased flexibility is that the shoulder is not as stable as some of the other joints, such as the hip. It

What Is Bursitis?

Swelling and inflammation near a joint may be a sign of bursitis, a condition that involves buildup of liquid and inflammation in a bursa sac that cushions a joint. This condition has earned some interesting names over the years: housemaid’s knee, student’s elbow, and tailor’s bottom, to name a few. What Causes Bursitis? Hip Bursitis Video Simply put, bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa and buildup of fluid in the bursa sac. A bursa is a thin, slippery sac

Understanding Joint Pain

Joint Pain Caused by Arthritis Video Joints are present at every point in the body where two bones come together, and are instrumental in providing flexibility and producing movement in the body. In addition to flexibility, joints are responsible for creating stability and maintaining an appropriate range of motion during certain activities. Because they are the focus of all musculoskeletal movements, joints are prone to pain and stiffness as occurs in arthritis. Different types of

Shoulder Exercises for Arthritis

Any type of arthritis in the shoulder can cause severe shoulder pain and limit mobility, making physical activity challenging. However, not exercising the shoulder can result in muscle atrophy, joint instability, further joint degeneration, and possibly a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Under the guidance of a health professional, many people with shoulder arthritis can benefit from a comprehensive program of shoulder exercises that includes: Shoulder stretches to encourage flexibility in the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles;

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Chiropractic Manipulation – Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast #25

Welcome to Episode #25 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Jaimee Kukla, a chiropractor practicing in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for over 20 years. Scott and Jaimee discussed chiropractic manipulation, what it’s used for and some of the misconceptions behind it. They also talked about the difference between chiropractic manipulation and physical therapy, and

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