Impingement/bursitis occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become irritated or compressed as they pass through a narrow space ...

A few weeks ago, I had my check up with Dr. Ginn about my right shoulder where I had the ganglion cyst, bone spur and calcifications on the rotator cuff. After he drained it and put cortisone in it, ...

Shoulder pain is no joke, especially as you get older. And if you find that you can’t raise your arm as high as usual or struggle to get comfortable, you may be dealing with a torn rotator cuff.

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Therefore, it also needs more stability from muscles and ligaments to function well and without pain. The main muscle group that provides such ...

Whether tossing a football, swimming, or painting the ceiling, you demand a lot from your shoulders. However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for ...

The rotator cuff tends to mystify many, probably due to the complexity of its composition and function. It’s often avoided in regular exercise routines and is even more rarely addressed by sedentary ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bone marrow concentrate for treatment of rotator cuff tears improved patient-reported outcomes vs. home exercise ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 81-year-old woman diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. They’re talking about surgery, but I heard that it sometimes leaves you worse off. That makes me totally afraid of it.

Discover how physical therapy helps treat a rotator cuff tear by restoring shoulder strength, mobility, and reducing pain ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am an 81-year-old woman with a torn rotator cuff. They’re talking about surgery, but I heard that it sometimes leaves you worse off. What can I do to avoid it? The pain is not too ...