Like the other parts of our body, the joints of the neck and shoulder are very complex structures. With so many veins, nerves, arteries, ligaments and muscles present in the neck and shoulder, the pain in this area may often brought about by several factors. Sometimes, neck and shoulder pain can be severe, and can [...]

Pain between shoulder blades can be due to a number of reported factors. In many cases the pain occurs as a result of inflammation of the tissues near the scapulae. For instance, heavy and straining activities could take a toll on one’s muscles surrounding the shoulder blades. Many instances of such reported complaints are musculoskeletal [...]

I was in an accident driving at work when there was another vehicle struck. First of all, I’d like to know what is wrong? Second, should I insist on an MRI before starting physiotherapy? Please help.

Question: Would a full-length bra with a strapless feature help ease the chronic pain on my shoulders and back?

Rotator cuff tendinitis is a condition that is twofold - irritation and tearing. And together they form rotator cuff tendinitis, which occurs when the rotator cuff tendons are the muscles that are inflamed and injured…

If you work in a career or regularly perform a sporting activity that involves overuse of the shoulder, particularly the rotator cuff, then there are several prevention tips you should consider for prevention of shoulder impingement syndrome. Let’s take a look…

Your shoulder joint is a very mobile structure which is made of a ‘ball and socket’ joint with four muscles and their tendons called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is surrounded by an empty sac, or bursa, which helps the tendons slide as your arm is moved around. The whole shoulder is surrounded by strong muscles like the deltoid, pectoralis major and trapezius. Shoulder pain occurs when these components stop functioning properly. Let’s take a closer look…