Often when people experience pain in a certain body part they attribute that body part to the problem. This is a natural assumption and in most cases is correct. However,…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenApril 27, 2020
Many cases of pain during the overarm movement can be attributed to either overuse of the shoulder joint, or natural degeneration of soft tissue. There are many ways in which…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenApril 20, 2020
Moving the shoulder can trigger a clicking sound or a popping sensation near where the joint connects at the top of your arm. That popping feeling is called crepitus. In…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenMarch 4, 2020
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that allow us to freely move our shoulders. Sustaining any damage to this area of the body…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenJanuary 24, 2020
Anatomy of the Shoulder The shoulder joint, like many joints, is a complex network of bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage and ligaments. The three bones that make up the shoulder are…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenJanuary 22, 2020
“The pain started in my shoulders. The right one hurt first, and I had trouble lifting my arm, grasping things and even trying to shake someone's hand.” These are the…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 9, 2019
You’ve suffered an acute injury to the shoulder and now feel as though it is unstable. The range of motion in your arm has gone down quite a bit and…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 2, 2019
The shoulder is a common source of pain for many individuals. Due to the repetitive nature of the tasks associated with shoulder movement, the soft tissues of the joints in…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenSeptember 27, 2019
The soft tissues in our bodies allow us to have a full range of motion. The term “soft tissue” encompasses most of the muscle, tendon, and cartilage in our bodies…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenAugust 22, 2019
Almost all sports and many day-to-day activities would not be possible without our shoulders. They work to support not only the entire arm, but much of the back as well.…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenAugust 22, 2019
