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Shoulder Pain and Injury

Origins of shoulder pain are diverse. The pain can arise from head, neck and thoracic spine dysfunctions, internal organ ailments, or direct trauma of degenerative processes of the shoulder proper.

One of the most common forms of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff problem. Either a strain, tear or impingement can cause rotator cuff dysfunction. Typified by pain in the lateral aspect of the arm and a decreased ability to raise your arm during normal activities, this type of problem can be quite debilitating.

Fortunately, through physical therapy intervention, proper diagnosis and early treatment, symptoms of pain can be alleviated and normal function can be restored.

 

See Article: "Taking Care of Your Shoulder"

 

 

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