An Overview of Shoulder Blade Pain
Shoulder blade pain doesn't always have an obvious cause. It can be a symptom of something serious like a heart attack or lung cancer. Or maybe you slept on it wrong or have poor posture at the computer.
What to know about tendinitis
Tendinitis — also known as tendonitis — is the inflammation of a tendon. It usually happens when a person overuses or injures a tendon during physical activity.
Blake Bodendorfer, MD - Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Specialist
Dr. Bodendorfer specializes in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee care. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 2020, and he completed an orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2021.
What is Hip Impingement or Femoroacetabular Impingement (fai)?
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion. The femoral head and acetabulum rub against each other creating damage and pain to the hip joint.
What you need to know about Rotator Cuff Injuries
A common cause of pain the shoulder is a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons around the shoulder joint. When it is injured, it can weaken your shoulder and ache with pain. This type of injury is not only painful, but often inconvenient and makes daily activities difficult.
