The rotator cuff consists of four muscles that help raise and rotate the arm: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. Most commonly, the tear involves the supraspinatus, but it can involve all four muscles.
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Tendonitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome are three closely related shoulder problems that commonly effect your shoulder's tendons. They may occur separately or even in combination with each other.
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The shoulder is at risk in many sports. The most frequent problems are with the tendons (tendonitis), rotator cuff (torn rotator cuff), and shoulder joint (dislocated shoulder).
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Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, may be the result of inflammation after a shoulder injury or surgery. In most cases, however, frozen shoulder develops for no apparent reason in individuals over age 40.
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Sometimes an injury causes a shoulder bone to completely or partially crack; this is called a shoulder fracture. The fracture usually involves the clavicle or the humerus.
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is the loss of space inside the spinal canal. It can occur anywhere in the spine but is most common in the lumbar spine, or the lower back.
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For a person who lives a vibrant lifestyle as a health and fitness instructor, osteoarthritis can take a cruel toll. After arthroscopic hip replacement surgery, Vickie was able to return to the things she loved.
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