A very common source of shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears can happen over time or result from accidents or sports injuries. The kind of treatment necessary and recovery timeline depend on the extent of the damage inflicted and the severity of the symptoms.  While every injury differs from patient to patient, it’s important to entrust…. read more

Hip bursitis is a condition that results from inflammation in the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction in joints. When the bursa becomes inflamed, it causes pain and stiffness that can extend from the thigh area and spread across the hip. Although this condition causes major discomfort, there are exercises that can help promote…. read more

For even the most experienced athletes, working out in colder temperatures can seem like an intimidating feat. Worries surrounding stiff muscles and potential ACL injuries may lead some to avoid the activity altogether. The good news is that there is no need to fear the prospect of working out during the winter.  According to the…. read more

When it comes to youth sports injury rates, the number of injuries reported for teenage athletes is quite comparable to the number of professional athlete injuries. In fact, there are 2 million injuries that occur each year from high school sports-related activities. The concern with youth and high school sports injuries is that teen athletes…. read more

The age-old question about the relationship between cold weather and aching joints continues to elude people. There is still not enough research to prove that the drops in temperature directly correlates with worsening joint pain. However, a change in barometric pressure does increase sensitivity. While our joints work to expand as they adjust to this…. read more