Shoulder Surgery Recovery Tips
When thinking of shoulder injuries, surgery is not the first thing that comes to mind. But while in many cases, shoulder injuries heal without surgical intervention, sometimes surgery is required for a full shoulder recovery, especially if the injury is related to the rotator cuff or the surrounding ligaments. But what should you expect after […]
How to Wear a Sling
Shoulder and arm injuries a relatively common occurrence – hundreds of thousands of Americans every year require surgery for rotator cuff or other injuries. And an integral part of the healing process involves wearing a shoulder sling which helps to restrict movement and protect the shoulder from re-injury. However, many people aren’t clear about how […]
Understanding The Funny Bone
If you’ve ever hit your elbow and felt a tingling pain sensation, you’ve likely hit the funny bone. Although to be clear, the funny bone isn’t as much a bone, as it is actually a set of elbow nerves called the ulnar nerve. But why does hitting it produce such a weird and unusual sensation? […]
Tendonitis vs Bursitis
Bursitis and tendonitis are common and relatively similar conditions, both of which concern the inflammation of the soft tissue that’s involved in movement. These types of conditions are very common in shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. They are conditions that are critical to identify and treat early. If left untreated, they can lead to […]
Bone Health Food Tips
The health of our bones plays a vital role in how we are able to function every day. Since our bodies are exposed to a number of stress triggers, having good bone health is crucial to avoiding injuries and ensuring that our muscles, ligaments, and organs are protected. But how can you ensure optimal bone […]
Stem Cells for Shoulder Pain?
Biological supplementation for the shoulder is certainly a hot topic. This expanding frontier of orthopedics is certainly intellectually interesting and promising for the future. Currently we do not have a lot of information regarding what promising new treatments (stem cells, platelet rich plasma or PRP) can do long term. There are also a lot of […]
What to expect with Arthroscopic Surgery with Dr. Schwartz
Arthroscopic surgery is performed through small incisions around your shoulder. A camera is inserted inside your shoulder which magnifies your anatomy onto several HDTVs in the operating room. This allows Dr Schwartz to see in extremely fine detail the problems better than with a naked eye! Sterile water is pumped into your shoulder to create […]
Shoulder Cortisone Injections For Pain
Shoulder cortisone injections have been used to treat inflammation since the late 1950’s. These shots are injected directly into the affected area, and are sometimes mixed with a local anesthetic to provide immediate relief for patients who are experiencing unbearable pain. Because the medication is delivered directly to the site that is causing pain, a […]
What are shoulder stretches?
Shoulder stretches can help relieve pain and stiffness in tight shoulders, which are a common problem among most adults. Stretching is a great way to improve flexibility and mobility and prevent injury. Read more
Common causes and treatments for a separated shoulder
A shoulder separation is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint on the top of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is formed at the junction of three bones: the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the arm bone (humerus). A shoulder separation occurs where the clavicle and the scapula come together. Read more
