Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Rest and ice therapy can relieve shoulder blade pain from injuries like muscle ...

Overhead athletes who are throwers place extreme demands on the shoulder sometimes resulting in injuries. These injuries are commonly in the area of the superior labrum (posteriorly and anteriorly) ...

If you’re ever had pain in your shoulders when you try to raise your arms overhead, pull off a sweatshirt, grab a gallon of milk from the fridge, or place grocery bags on the counter - you were likely ...

What Is the Rhomboid Muscle? The rhomboid muscles are a large group of muscles in your upper back. They’re made up of the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor. These and other muscles form the ...

The weather is warming up and now is the perfect time to spring into your favorite outdoor sports and activities. But if you aren’t careful, a shoulder injury could interrupt your fun. Whether you are ...

Important Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Anyone experiencing persistent shoulder pain or other concerning ...

Many people have heard the term shoulder instability but have wondered what that means. So, what is shoulder instability? Many structures are responsible for stabilizing your shoulders. This includes ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read with interest the letter from the reader who had shoulder pain and was identified with Parsonage-Turner syndrome. I had never heard of it before. I am a 64-year-old woman with ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), also called axial spondyloarthritis, can cause stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder pain might get worse after lying or sitting for a time, causing ...

Stress can cause neck and shoulder pain, but cold weather is also a factor. When it gets cold, muscles tighten and blood flow ...