This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

Labrum is soft cartilage that lines the ball-and-socket joints of the shoulders. This cartilage encircles the glenoid, a cavity in the shoulder blade, providing protection and stability to the ...

Shoulder pain during pregnancy can result from expected changes in the body or more serious conditions. While simple methods such as resting or applying heat may relieve discomfort in some cases, ...

If you spend most of your day slouched over a desk, then hi, same! I do my best to get up and move around every hour, but to be honest, tight shoulders are tough to shake off. Fortunately, simple ...

Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many ways. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others have pain in both areas. Some people experience only neck pain or only ...

When your shoulder suddenly feels stiff and sore, it’s easy to assume you slept funny, or sat a little too long (and too stressed) at your computer, or went a little too hard on those overhead presses ...

Your recovery from shoulder surgery will depend on several factors. These include your type of injury and surgery and your overall health. Your shoulder joint can be damaged through an injury or ...

Whether you’re placing a pile of dishes at the top of your cabinet shelf or throwing a ball across the field, your shoulders are at work. In fact, the shoulder is the most movable joint in the entire ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. Shoulder season is often considered the best time to travel, but what and when is it? The ...

Imagine if one morning, you casually reached back to hook your bra only to be greeted with a jolt of pain in your shoulder. And then instead of going away, the pain gradually got worse over time, to ...

Shoulder dystocia is a condition in which your infant’s shoulders are impacted by your pelvic bones during vaginal delivery. Depending on the severity of the impact, your infant may sustain an injury ...