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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bigger muscles have long been associated with strength, confidence and vitality. Visually, they create a powerful silhouette that signals athleticism and capability, which is one reason muscle ...

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 ...

What Is a Rotator Cuff? Your rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that keep the ball (head) of your upper arm bone (humerus) in your shoulder socket. It also helps you raise and rotate your ...

Strengthening and mobility exercises can often help reduce shoulder pain and improve joint flexibility. Shoulder pain is a common symptom that affects an estimated 18–26% of adults. In one 2017 ...

Chronic or acute shoulder pain often accompanies sleep disturbances. What’s worse, poor sleep can lower your pain tolerance, making the shoulder pain feel more intense. Using a pillow that keeps your ...

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 ...