In 2024, Nadine Rubin was suffering from severe frozen shoulder pain in the same arm she had broken nearly 30 years earlier. At 72, she was incredibly active and determined to maintain her mobility. Her weekly routine included Pilates, aerial yoga, Zumba, and spin classes. She also scuba dives 12 weeks a year. She tried
It IS 100% TRUE that barometric pressure impacts joint pain and arthritis. When the weather gets cooler, the synovial fluid that acts like motor oil in our joints becomes more like sludge. To help ease your aches during this frigid time of year, try the following: - Stay warm, Dress appropriately - Stretch - Eat
In today's world, patients have access to an extensive amount of information through their electronic medical records. This can be a blessing and a curse. Dr. Gobezie discusses how an MRI shoulder scan is simply a tool that doctors use as a possible starting point for determining a patient's plan of care. The MRI scan alone
Diseases of the cervical spine (neck) and shoulder have very similar symptoms. It can be difficult to tell the difference between the two because the disease areas have a big anatomical overlap. It is only through a careful diagnosis from an orthopedic specialist who provides the proper physical exam, deciphers your medical history, and recommends
The Painful Clicking, Popping and Catching Shoulder Many patients ask me about pain from a “clicking, popping, catching/snapping” shoulder issue when they see me in the office. Usually, I am able to answer their questions after listening to the descriptions of when they experience the discomfort associated with this phenomenon and performing a thorough physical
Shoulder Impingement - A Painful Shoulder Condition Shoulder impingement syndrome can best be described as a recurring ache/pain on the outside upper part of your shoulder when you raise your arm to shoulder height. Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs due to pinching and inflammation of the rotator cuff tendon and bursa in the space below
At Gobezie Shoulder Institute, surgery is always the last resort. But when conservative efforts to control the pain have failed, and the pain is disrupting your daily life, a surgical intervention may be the best option to restore your health. Most cases for a joint replacement are due to severe osteoarthritis that causes the cushion
Though golf is considered a moderate risk activity, an in-depth look at golf reveals that overuse and poor technique can result in serious injury. At first glance, the golf swing may appear to be a relatively simple move. However, the swing requires a synchronized effort of muscle strength, timing, and coordination to generate high
One of the most common complaints I hear in my office is that a patient cannot sleep due to shoulder pain from sleeping. They tell me that no matter what side they try to sleep on, it still hurts. Some patients report stiff or dull pain that becomes worse when they raise their arm
