Why is strength and conditioning so important when it comes to sport injuries? Strength and conditioning (S&C) is the application of sports science to enhance movement quality and performance using different training factors such as program design, periodization, psychology and diet. The selection of exercises that are prescribed to an individual are based on [...]
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and helping to lift the arm. A rotator cuff injury can cause pain and weakness in the shoulder. There are several different types of rotator cuff injuries, ranging from mild to severe. The most common type of [...]
Shoulder bursitis or subacromial bursitis is a common condition affecting the shoulder that falls under the umbrella term Subacromial Shoulder Pain. Side view of normal anatomy of the shoulder. (Click to enlarge) Bursas are normal structures, and we have them all over our body where tendons glide under other structures such as [...]
What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement, or shoulder impingement syndrome, is a very common cause of shoulder pain, where the supraspinatus tendon (one of the rotator cuff tendons) inside your shoulder joint rubs or catches on nearby tissue (bursa) and bone (acromion) as you lift your arm. Side view of normal anatomy of [...]
What is the shoulder blade? Shoulder blade pain is common. The medical name for the shoulder blade is the scapula. The scapula is a bone that sits at the back of the chest and forms two joints: the shoulder joint (between the humerus and the scapula) and the acromioclavicular joint (between the clavicle and [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on a nerve in your wrist, known as the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand. The median nerve provides sensation (ability to feel) to your thumb, index and middle fingers, and part of [...]
We often get asked questions about pain medication after shoulder surgery. The rehabilitation time and the pain relief needed depends on the shoulder surgery you have had. In all upper limb surgery including procedures under general anaesthetic and awake shoulder surgery, we use regional nerve blocks, where local anaesthetic is injected along the nerves [...]
Olecranon bursitis showing swelling at tip of the elbow. Before we answer the question "Can I drain my own elbow bursitis?" we need to explain what olecranon bursitis is. Olecranon bursitis is a condition caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the olecranon bursa, which is a thin fluid filled sac that [...]
Shoulder pain remedies Shoulder joint pain or injury is a common problem that can affect all age groups but identifying the best pain relief for shoulder injury can be difficult for some. The pain may involve the bone, cartilage, ligaments, shoulder muscles, nerves, or rotator cuff tendons. It is important however, to not always think [...]
Unfortunately for many, sleep disturbance is a common symptom for those suffering with shoulder pain. We know that sleep is key to good health and the tossing and turning that can be caused by shoulder pain, can lead to lower energy, daytime exhaustion, and low mood. Shoulder pain can cause some patients to have to [...]
Mr. Nick Ferran is a fellowship trained, NHS and private, Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon with clinics in Central and North West London.
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