Rotator cuff injuries: What to know and how to tell if you should see a doctor
The rotator cuff consists of a group of muscles and tendons that come together above your shoulder joint and upper arm bone, and it is a part of the human anatomy that is critically important to arm movement. A rotator cuff injury can limit your ability to lift and rotate your arms, and because those […]
5 frequent hand injuries and how to treat them effectively
There’s a wide range of hand injuries that afflict the tendons, ligaments and muscles of fingers, palms and wrists, and it takes a medical specialist to properly diagnose and treat the conditions for a fast recovery. A care plan can include rest, stretching exercises, physical therapy, a device to limit mobility and speed improvement, or […]
Hand injuries: Most common symptoms and how they occur
Nagging hand injuries are a physical malady that can easily add to or create mental stress that a person experiences every day. Take a second to stop and think about navigating your day without full and pain-free use of your fingers, hands, and wrists, and then imagine how anything from minor discomfort to significant suffering […]
Learn more about your shoulder pain and how to treat it
The initial reaction to shoulder pain, at least when it’s non-traumatic, is often to take it easy and rest the area where several joints combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of arm movements. The Mendelson Kornblum orthopedic staff believes that’s a sound response, but we encourage people to not ignore the […]
Shoulder discomfort: 4 reasons that could be behind your pain
Shoulder pain can be vexing to those who suffer from the discomfort that sometimes is generalized and confused with neck and back problems. The shoulder itself – an area where several joints combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion to the arm – is a complex and critical part of […]