Everything You Need to Know About Shoulder Instability What is Shoulder Instability? Shoulder instability is when the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) doesn’t stay firmly seated in the shoulder socket (glenoid). This can lead to the shoulder feeling loose, slipping, or even dislocating completely. Instability can be chronic (ongoing) or happen after a […]

Everything You Need to Know About Shoulder Impingement What is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder impingement is a condition where the rotator cuff tendons or bursa get pinched or compressed between the top of the arm bone (humerus) and the acromion (part of the shoulder blade). This pinching causes pain, inflammation, and difficulty lifting or rotating the

Everything You Need to Know About a Scapula Fracture What is a Scapula Fracture? A scapula fracture is a break in the shoulder blade, the flat, triangular bone that connects your upper arm to your torso. Because the scapula is protected by the chest wall and surrounded by muscles, fractures in this bone are relatively

Everything You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Tendonitis What is Rotator Cuff Tendonitis? Rotator cuff tendonitis is when one or more of the tendons in the rotator cuff become inflamed or irritated, usually from overuse, poor shoulder mechanics, or repetitive strain. It’s a common condition, especially in people who do a lot of overhead

Everything You Need to Know About a Rotator Cuff Tear What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? A rotator cuff tear is when one or more of the four small muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder joint become partially or completely torn. These muscles help lift and rotate the arm and keep the shoulder joint

Everything You Need to Know About Referred Shoulder Pain What is Referred Shoulder Pain? Referred shoulder pain is when you feel pain in the shoulder, but the actual cause of the pain comes from another area of the body, not the shoulder joint or muscles themselves. The pain is “referred” from somewhere else, often due

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