The shoulder is surrounded by the rotator cuff—a group of muscles and tendons that maintain your upper arm bone's spot in its socket—which is nestled in your shoulder blade. As its name implies, this ...

(CNN) — When your shoulders feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious answer. But in many cases, stretching is just a temporary fix rather than a real solution — and when it comes to the ...

If you've experienced shoulder tightness, discomfort, or pain, you know how frustrating it can be to do just about anything that requires you to lift your arms. Whether you're trying to power through ...

In my work with professional baseball teams over the past two decades, I’ve seen firsthand how well-intentioned stretching can sometimes do more harm than good. Years ago, many teams encouraged ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Did you know that incorporating yoga poses into your fitness routine can significantly improve your shoulder health? According to ...

The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body, allowing for an extensive range of motion. But that mobility comes at a cost — it’s also the least stable joint. Unlike the hip, which has a ...

Imagine performing everyday movements like showering, putting your hair in a ponytail, getting dressed, and reaching for groceries off a high shelf with total ease. Those are all signs of good ...

Most of us have a learning curve as we master new skills like swimming, treading, lifting weights, or other athletic and tactical skills. Often acquiring a new skill requires perfect practice, but ...

Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...