Shoulder Pain

Bankart lesion repair involves reattachment using sutures and anchors. SLAP lesion repair also involves stitching, or your surgeon may decide to remove the torn piece of labrum altogether. You might also need to undergo biceps tenodesis to treat a biceps tendon tear.  If you have severe arthritis or irreparable damage to your shoulder joint, you [...]

Treatment for your shoulder pain varies by injury. Our shoulder pain specialists in Nashville and Franklin, TN are experts in their field and have access to state-of-the-art, onsite diagnostic imaging technology, including X-ray and MRI machines.  Unless you need urgent surgery, the most common treatments for shoulder pain are likely to be: Medication  Physical therapy  [...]

Preventing shoulder pain is all about minimizing potential risk factors. Some of the ways you can accomplish this are by:  Stretching before you exercise or play a sport.  Keeping your body in shape and maintaining a healthy weight.  Crosstraining so you don't overuse specific areas of your body.  Staying active throughout the day, especially if [...]

When you schedule an appointment at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, one of our shoulder pain specialists will review your symptoms and learn more about your medical history. We'll also perform a thorough physical exam to get an idea of your current range of motion and to see if you have any swelling or lumps.  [...]

The positioning of your upper arm bone (humerus) and the socket (glenoid) in your shoulder blade lets you rotate your arm in a wide arc. A network of muscles and tendons called the rotator cuff overlays the shoulder joint to keep the bones in place.  Dislocation is often a problem in the shoulder more than [...]

A shoulder pain specialist can diagnose shoulder conditions and offer a treatment plan for your pain. These doctors specialize specifically in the musculoskeletal system, which makes up your bones, joints, nerves, cartilage, and muscles.  Here at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, we have a team of shoulder pain specialists who have the specialized knowledge, training, [...]

The shoulders and the neck are connected through nerve pathways, making it difficult for the brain to determine where the problem is occuring. This means that shoulder problems can cause neck pain and neck problems can cause shoulder pain.  If you are experiencing shoulder pain or neck pain, it is important to seek help from [...]

Because of the significant role your shoulder plays, you don't want to leave any discomfort or pain untreated for long. If you've been experiencing pain for a while and it doesn't seem to be getting any better, it's important to visit a shoulder pain specialist as soon as possible.  Some other signs you should visit [...]

Your shoulder is made up of the ball-and-socket joint, soft tissues, muscles, and tendons. Altogether, it's one of the most complex and mobile joints in your body, enabling you to rotate and move your arm in various directions without pain.  You might experience shoulder pain from years of work or sports-related stressors. It’s also possible [...]