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Anatomy of the human shoulder joint

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways The shoulder joint is made up of four joints that work together for movement and stability.The rotator cuff, which includes four muscles, ...
Your rhomboid muscles connect your shoulder blade (scapula) to your spine. If your rhomboid muscles hurt, you’ll feel it in your back and shoulders. “The rhomboids can become painful because of ...
You might have seen media articles or fitness influencers online urging people to do "dead hangs," where one hangs loosely from a bar—usually with feet off the floor. The goal is usually to improve ...
Shoulder exercises for seniors from a CPT that build strength with gentle, joint-friendly movements after 60.
A strong set of shoulders is important for an active daily life. Not only does the shoulder joint have the largest range of motion in the body, but the muscles of the shoulder girdle are also ...
Many of us watched our mothers become too stiff in the shoulders to reach back and fasten their own bras. Frozen shoulder is ...
Many people have heard the term shoulder instability but have wondered what that means. So, what is shoulder instability? Many structures are responsible for stabilizing your shoulders. This includes ...
You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. You need to challenge your body over time to build muscle but your arm workouts are painful, there are ...
Shoulder joint pain can range from mild to severe, depending on the underlying cause. Some possible causes include osteoarthritis of the shoulder, a rotator cuff tear, bursitis, and shoulder joint ...
Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...