Everything You Need to Know About a Pectoral Strain What is a Pectoral Strain? A pectoral strain is a tear or overstretching of the pectoralis major or minor muscles, located at the front of the chest. The pectoralis major is the large, fan-shaped muscle responsible for movements like pushing, lifting, and pulling the arms toward […]

Everything You Need to Know About a Labral Tear of the Shoulder What is a Labral Tear of the Shoulder? A labral tear is an injury to the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint (glenoid). The labrum helps deepen the socket, providing stability and support to the ball-and-socket

Everything You Need to Know About a Humeral Fracture What is a Humeral Fracture? A humeral fracture is a break in the humerus, the long bone of the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. The fracture can occur in the upper part (proximal humerus) near the shoulder, the mid-shaft, or the

Everything You Need to Know About a Frozen Shoulder What is a Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff, painful, and loses its range of motion. It happens when the capsule of connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint thickens and tightens, restricting movement. It often comes on gradually and progresses

Everything You Need to Know About a Dislocated Shoulder What is a Dislocated Shoulder? A dislocated shoulder happens when the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is forced out of its socket in the shoulder blade (glenoid). This usually occurs due to trauma or sudden force, and the shoulder joint, being the most mobile

Everything You Need to Know About a Clavicle Fracture What is a Clavicle Fracture? A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, the long bone that runs between the breastbone (sternum) and the shoulder. It’s a common injury, especially in sports or falls, and can range from a simple crack to a complete break

Everything You Need to Know About Bicep Tendonitis What is Bicep Tendonitis? Biceps tendonitis is an overuse injury where the biceps tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. It usually affects the long head of the biceps tendon, which runs from the biceps muscle up into the front of the shoulder. The condition is common in people

Everything You Need to Know About a Biceps Rupture What is a Biceps Rupture? A biceps rupture is a tear of the biceps tendon, which connects the biceps muscle in your upper arm to your bones at the shoulder or elbow. When this tendon tears completely, it’s called a rupture. It can happen at the

Everything You Need to Know About an AC Joint Sprain What is an AC Joint Sprain? An AC joint sprain is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, which is where your collarbone (clavicle) meets the top of your shoulder blade (acromion). This joint helps control shoulder movement and stability. When the ligaments around this joint

Everything You Need to Know About T4 Syndrome What is T4 Syndrome? T4 Syndrome is a condition where dysfunction in the upper thoracic spine (usually around the T4 vertebra) causes symptoms in the arms, hands, upper back, and sometimes the head. It’s believed to be caused by irritation of the nerves or joints in the