Blog Posts for Shoulder Pain
The North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists blog provides the latest information on orthopaedic conditions, injuries and procedures.
Joint Preservation vs. Joint Replacement: What's the Difference?
When hip, knee or shoulder pain begins interfering with the activities you enjoy, it's natural to wonder whether joint replacement may eventually be necessary. For some patients, the answer is yes. For many others, however, several treatment options may be available before surgery becomes appropriate. Orthopaedic care isn't simply a choice between living with joint pain and having a joint replacement. Instead, treatment often exists on a spectrum, with the goal of selecting the right option based on the cause and severity of your symptoms, the condition of the joint, and how pain or limited mobility affects your life.
Why Your Shoulder Hurts When You Reach Overhead & What It Could Mean
Reaching into a cabinet. Putting luggage in an overhead bin. Throwing a ball. Pulling on a shirt.