Category: Shoulder Pain

Physical therapist evaluating a patient’s shoulder movement and strength for possible impingement or rotator cuff injury.

Shoulder Impingement or Rotator Cuff Tear: How Can You Tell?

Posted by: in Shoulder Pain on September 3, 2026

Shoulder pain can make lifting, reaching, sleeping, working, and exercising difficult. When pain appears along the front or outside of the shoulder, many people wonder whether they have shoulder impingement or a rotator cuff tear. These conditions can feel very similar. Both may cause pain when lifting your arm, reaching overhead, getting dressed, or lying… Read More

Woman experiencing shoulder pain while reaching overhead into a kitchen cabinet.

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Reach Overhead?

Posted by: in Shoulder Pain on September 1, 2026

Reaching overhead should feel like a simple movement. You may do it when putting away dishes, getting dressed, washing your hair, lifting a child, painting, working, swimming, or exercising. When that movement causes shoulder pain, even basic daily tasks can become frustrating. Shoulder pain when reaching overhead can develop for several reasons. The discomfort may… Read More