While the holidays are for many people an exciting and happy time, November and December can also be stressful, between the cost of gifts; balancing a heavy end-of-year workload, a longer than usual to-do list; extra social obligations; travel; and …
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Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is made up of several joints, tendons and muscles that allow for a wide range of motion in the arm. Because the shoulder has more mobility than any other joint in the body, the soft tissues and bony …
Dr. Smith Explains Frozen Shoulder for The Healthy
Frozen shoulder can be a difficult to live with because it’s a painful condition that can take up to a year to resolve. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Smith recently shared his expertise on frozen shoulder symptoms and treatment …
What Causes Shoulder Pain at Night?
Shoulder pain that develops at night while you’re sleeping can be a frustrating and sleep-depriving problem. Orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist, Dr. Ryan Tibbetts, says shoulder pain at night is more common than you might think. “One of the …
Are Steroid Shots Safe?
If you are living with debilitating joint pain that keeps you from performing normal daily tasks or even enjoying hobbies and activities you used to love, corticosteroid injections may be recommended as a non-surgical treatment option to help reduce pain …
