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Patient performing a heel raise during tendon injury physical therapy.

Tendon Injuries

Posted by: in on September 15, 2026

Tendon injuries can make even simple movements uncomfortable. Understanding how tendon injury physical therapy can help is important for recovery. Walking up the stairs, reaching overhead, gripping something, running, lifting weights, or getting through a workday may suddenly become harder than it used to be. Sometimes tendon pain begins after one specific injury. Other times,… 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