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Managing pain after knee, shoulder surgeries without opioids

A pain management regimen without opioids offered the same pain relief as common prescription opioids, according to two recent studies of common sports surgeries. Opioids can help people manage pain, but they can be addictive. Nationwide, opioid prescriptions rose from 76 million in 1990 to a peak of 255 million in 2012. Between 1990 and […]

5 Ways to Avoid Shoulder Injuries

Whether it’s a tennis swing that causes a sudden tearing sensation in your shoulder or a slip and fall on the ice that leaves you unable to lift your arm, shoulder injuries are a common problem for adults 50 and older, doctors say. That’s largely because of aging-related changes in this body part, sometimes coupled […]

Shoulder Blade Stretches: Exercises to Relieve Pain in Tight Shoulders

If the shoulder blade, or scapula, is out of position, or if there are any problems with the tendons attached to the scapula, it can cause pain and make movement difficult. Several stretches may help ease this pain. Over 50% of the general population will experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives. A […]

The link between frozen shoulder and menopause

Frozen shoulder is an inflammatory condition in which fibrous tissue develops around the shoulder joint, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. There is no evidence of a direct link between frozen shoulder and menopause. However, menopause involves hormone changes that could contribute to frozen shoulder and other musculoskeletal conditions. Source: Medical News Today Read More

What is secondary osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of arthritis where joint cartilage breaks down. Primary OA has no clear cause. Secondary OA, however, occurs as a result of an existing medical condition, joint injury, or abnormality. Primary and secondary OA are the same condition, but they have different causes. OA can affect various joints in the body […]