Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can cause shoulder pain, although it is not one of the typical symptoms. In some cases, people may have shoulder pain without any wrist pain. If CTS is the cause, then ...

Building strong and sculpted shoulders is a goal for many bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. When it comes to training these muscles, one exercise that tops the list of favorites is the front ...

The causes of shoulder pain may be as common as a traumatic injury or as rare as a systemic inflammatory condition, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The combination of joints ...

Lifting your arm above your head or reaching around to fasten your bra shouldn’t hurt. But for women with frozen shoulder, it does. For years, the cause of this painful condition eluded experts. Now, ...

A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where ...

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

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 ...

Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be ...

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome? One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told that it may be Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Can this be ...